Dr. Kirsten Fiest

• Alberta doctors reflect on COVID-19 one year later and what’s next

  "It's an amazing accomplishment to have a new virus that's come in that's completely changed the world and within a year we have solutions to this problem."

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  Mar 6, 2021
  
• Experts concerned over possible 3rd wave of COVID-19 in Alberta

  Worries about a possible third wave come as the province prepares to make a decision, which could come Monday at the earliest, on whether to move into Phase 2 of reopening.

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  Feb 26, 2021
  
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• ‘When can I get the flu shot in Alberta?’ And other questions, answered

  "Getting a flu shot is essential," said Dr. Kirsten Fiest, a professor of epidemiology and critical care medicine at the University of Calgary.

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  Sep 26, 2020
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• Alberta doctors concerned with high demand for COVID-19 testing, province’s preparedness for testing in fall

  There are worries if Alberta's coronavirus testing system is strained right now, it may not be able to handle demand in the fall — which will see not only COVID-19 but an expected increase in respiratory illnesses.

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  Jul 28, 2020
• Visitor policies at Alberta continuing-care facilities start to ease Thursday

  A professor of epidemiology at the University of Calgary believes eased visitor restrictions at Alberta continuing-care centres will have a huge impacts on those in the facilities and their families.

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  Jul 23, 2020