Hinshaw Update
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Alberta hospitals under ‘serious pressure’ from 5th COVID-19 wave: HinshawAlberta surpassed 1,000 hospitalizations due to COVID-19 on Sunday for the first time since mid-October, Dr. Deena HInshaw said Tuesday.HealthJan 18, 2022
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Current COVID-19 testing rates ‘just not possible’ anymore in Alberta: HinshawFor the second time in the fifth wave of COVID-19, Alberta has changed criteria for who is eligible for PCR testing and the need for tests has surged with the Omicron variant.HealthJan 10, 2022
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Alberta confirms a record 4,752 new cases of COVID-19 WednesdayOn Wednesday, Alberta reported a record confirmed number of daily COVID-19 cases, as well as a record positivity rate.HealthJan 5, 2022
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Alberta changes COVID-19 testing criteria, notification policies amid surge in casesAs the COVID-19 variant Omicron continues to cause a surge in cases in Alberta, the province is changing testing criteria and notification policies.HealthDec 23, 2021
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Hinshaw credits vaccine passport and restrictions for decline in Alberta COVID-19 hospitalizationsAlberta continues to see a "slow and steady decline in hospitalizations" related to COVID-19, the province's chief medical officer of health announced on Thursday.HealthOct 28, 2021
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Alberta’s latest COVID-19 measures cause frustration for doctors, restaurant ownersA Calgary doctor says the latest COVID-19 measures don't go far enough, while restaurant owners are expressing frustration about shortened hours to try to curb the fourth wave.HealthSep 3, 2021
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Alberta introduces new COVID-19 measures, offers $100 incentive to increase vaccine numbersIn an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta, the province announced a $100 incentive for anyone who gets their first or second shot as well as new restrictions.HealthSep 3, 2021
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Hinshaw urges Albertans to continue to make ‘safe choices’ when COVID-19 restrictions liftIn her last regularly scheduled COVID-19 update, Dr. Deena Hinshaw asked residents to get vaccinated, continue with good hand hygiene and make "safe choices."HealthJun 29, 2021
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Masking still required in some circumstances once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted: HinshawMasks will still be required in acute and continuing care, as well as on transit and in taxis and rideshares after Alberta's COVID-19 reopening plan moves into Stage 3.HealthJun 22, 2021
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96% of Alberta COVID-19 cases since Jan. 1 were in unvaccinated people: HinshawAlberta confirmed an additional 296 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. There are 411 people in hospital with COVID-19, with 120 of those people in the ICU.HealthJun 3, 2021
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