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Coronavirus: Alberta’s top doctor says 2 new outbreaks after religious gathering, church service
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Coronavirus: Alberta’s top doctor says 2 new outbreaks after religious gathering, church service
Description
August 18, 2020
Alberta's chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw reported on Tuesday that there were two recent events that resulted in two separate outbreaks. The first was the "It Is Time Canada" religious gathering in Deadwood, Alta. which saw 200-300 people attend over the August long weekend and resulted in 15 cases in Alberta and 17 in B.C. and likely more cases will be identified. The second outbreak was related to a service at the Bible Pentecostal Church in Edmonton where 15 people tested positive despite precautions being taken, Hinshaw said.
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Coronavirus: Alberta’s top doctor says 2 new outbreaks after religious gathering, church service02:24 | August 18, 2020
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Alpacas the main attraction at Alberta Open Farm Days01:35 | 2 hours ago
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WestJet warns of flight cancellations after fleet damaged in hailstorm02:03 | 2 hours ago
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Officials stress Jasper re-entry is ‘for residents only’01:53 | 2 hours ago
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Further tax hikes could be on the way for Edmonton01:47 | 2 hours ago
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ASIRT investigates fatal police shooting in southeast Edmonton01:00 | 3 hours ago
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Heavy police presence in southeast Edmonton neighbourhood00:50 | August 14, 2024
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Jasper residents prepare for long insurance process after wildfire02:25 | August 13, 2024
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Jasper residents allowed to return Friday02:16 | August 12, 2024
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Thousands forced to flee Jasper allowed to return home soon02:01 | August 12, 2024
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Jasper officials ask visitors to wait for services to be restored01:46 | August 12, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Alberta, B.C. forecasted to see ‘well-above average’ fire activity02:28 | August 12, 2024
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Jasper wildfires: Mayor expects visitors to be respectful as residents begun to return01:32 | August 12, 2024
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Jasper residents, business owners set to return to wildfire-ravaged town02:26 | August 12, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Re-entry plan for evacuated residents expected for Monday01:56 | August 10, 2024
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Hot weather adds to challenges on the farm for Alberta producers01:51 | August 9, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: August 917:26 | August 9, 2024
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Parts of Highway 16, and Highway 93 reopen through Jasper National Park01:40 | August 8, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: August 818:25 | August 8, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Evacuees reflect after bus tours of ravaged community01:36 | August 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Animal blood bank running low02:04 | August 7, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: August 722:09 | August 7, 2024
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Calgary area mops up after destructive hail storm02:12 | August 6, 2024
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Jasper resident recounts bus tour experience as Jasper fire remains out of control01:43 | August 6, 2024
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‘Pace Yourself’: Former Slave Lake politician has a message for Jasper residents06:46 | August 6, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Tourism in Rocky Mountains struggling at worst possible time01:51 | August 2, 2024
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Former Royal Alberta Museum to be demolished02:00 | August 2, 2024
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Jasper wildfire could grow due to hot, dry temperatures01:55 | August 2, 2024
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LGBTQ2 community calls for better consultation on Alberta transgender legislation02:04 | August 2, 2024
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Coronavirus: Alberta’s top doctor says 2 new outbreaks after religious gathering, church service02:24 | August 18, 2020
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Alpacas the main attraction at Alberta Open Farm Days01:35 | 2 hours ago
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WestJet warns of flight cancellations after fleet damaged in hailstorm02:03 | 2 hours ago
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Officials stress Jasper re-entry is ‘for residents only’01:53 | 2 hours ago
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Further tax hikes could be on the way for Edmonton01:47 | 2 hours ago
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ASIRT investigates fatal police shooting in southeast Edmonton01:00 | 3 hours ago
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Heavy police presence in southeast Edmonton neighbourhood00:50 | August 14, 2024
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Jasper residents prepare for long insurance process after wildfire02:25 | August 13, 2024
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Jasper residents allowed to return Friday02:16 | August 12, 2024
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Thousands forced to flee Jasper allowed to return home soon02:01 | August 12, 2024
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Jasper officials ask visitors to wait for services to be restored01:46 | August 12, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: August 1217:13 | August 12, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Alberta, B.C. forecasted to see ‘well-above average’ fire activity02:28 | August 12, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Re-entry plan for evacuated residents expected for Monday01:56 | August 10, 2024
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Hot weather adds to challenges on the farm for Alberta producers01:51 | August 9, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: August 917:26 | August 9, 2024
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Parts of Highway 16, and Highway 93 reopen through Jasper National Park01:40 | August 8, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: August 818:25 | August 8, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Evacuees reflect after bus tours of ravaged community01:36 | August 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Animal blood bank running low02:04 | August 7, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: August 722:09 | August 7, 2024
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Calgary area mops up after destructive hail storm02:12 | August 6, 2024
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Jasper resident recounts bus tour experience as Jasper fire remains out of control01:43 | August 6, 2024
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‘Pace Yourself’: Former Slave Lake politician has a message for Jasper residents06:46 | August 6, 2024
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Alberta storms: Calgary airport terminal damaged as hail, heavy rains hit city03:12 | August 6, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Tourism in Rocky Mountains struggling at worst possible time01:51 | August 2, 2024
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Former Royal Alberta Museum to be demolished02:00 | August 2, 2024
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Edmonton in the running to host Gay Games 203001:43 | August 2, 2024
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Jasper wildfire could grow due to hot, dry temperatures01:55 | August 2, 2024
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LGBTQ2 community calls for better consultation on Alberta transgender legislation02:04 | August 2, 2024
Coronavirus: Alberta’s top doctor says 2 new outbreaks after religious gathering, church service
Description
August 18, 2020
Alberta's chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw reported on Tuesday that there were two recent events that resulted in two separate outbreaks. The first was the "It Is Time Canada" religious gathering in Deadwood, Alta. which saw 200-300 people attend over the August long weekend and resulted in 15 cases in Alberta and 17 in B.C. and likely more cases will be identified. The second outbreak was related to a service at the Bible Pentecostal Church in Edmonton where 15 people tested positive despite precautions being taken, Hinshaw said.
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