COVID-19 herd immunity approach would have ‘serious and deadly impact’ on Albertans: Hinshaw
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COVID-19 herd immunity approach would have ‘serious and deadly impact’ on Albertans: Hinshaw
Description
September 28, 2020
Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw addressed herd immunity when it comes to COVID-19, saying an estimated 50 to 70 per cent of the population would need to be immune to prevent it from spreading widely. Hinshaw explained how the science shows for this specific coronavirus, a herd immunity approach would have a serious and deadly impact on Albertans and is not recommended.
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COVID-19 herd immunity approach would have ‘serious and deadly impact’ on Albertans: Hinshaw05:23 | September 28, 2020 -
Fort McMurray community rallies around paralyzed woman needing a new home01:52 | August 4, 2026 -
Calgary Health Foundation Home Lottery Mountain Edition 50/50 Winner00:44 | July 29, 2026 -
Alberta introducing out-of-pocket, private pay cancer test program01:54 | July 27, 2026 -
Water temporarily shut off to Chestermere Lake after an oil spill in Calgary01:58 | July 27, 2026 -
Alberta introduces program for out-of-pocket private medical testing02:06 | July 27, 2026 -
Canada’s first dementia-inclusive park takes shape01:31 | July 21, 2026 -
Staying safe in extreme heat02:03 | July 19, 2026 -
Tour Alberta for Cancer funding clinical trial research02:16 | July 15, 2026 -
Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer returns this weekend to raise millions for cancer research03:49 | July 13, 2026 -
Salute to service: Edmonton Elks share the field with recovering vets02:09 | July 9, 2026 -
Health Matters: Alberta auditor general to finish health probe by end-of-year02:19 | July 9, 2026 -
Alberta Cancer Foundation announces $35 million dollar investment in clinical trials01:58 | July 6, 2026 -
UCalgary researchers develop new cancer treatment02:05 | July 2, 2026 -
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Calgary’s supervised consumption site closes after nearly a decade of debate01:57 | June 30, 2026 -
Report reveals financial hardship, burnout among Canada’s unpaid caregivers02:01 | June 29, 2026 -
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Research on mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus in Alberta continues as “skeeter season” hits Calgary01:53 | June 26, 2026 -
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Alberta unveils ten-year cancer strategy02:14 | June 23, 2026 -
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2026 MS Bike – Airdrie to Olds03:29 | June 22, 2026 -
Alberta’s dual practice surgery model to start this fall01:59 | June 18, 2026 -
Calgary officials highlight aquatic safety importance01:56 | June 17, 2026 -
Alberta opioid data shows Edmonton accounts for more than half of deaths01:26 | June 16, 2026 -
Man who died by suicide blamed AISH-to-ADAP transition02:04 | June 15, 2026 -
Alberta government orders stop to rebranding of paramedic service provider01:57 | June 11, 2026 -
Bleeding Edmonton man calls 911, told to take taxi to the E.R.01:51 | June 5, 2026 -
Red Deer woman facing 31-month wait for MRI in central Alberta01:47 | June 3, 2026 -
Parents of girl killed by cardiac arrest get defibrillator installed in rural Alberta town01:45 | June 3, 2026
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COVID-19 herd immunity approach would have ‘serious and deadly impact’ on Albertans: Hinshaw05:23 | September 28, 2020
-
Fort McMurray community rallies around paralyzed woman needing a new home01:52 | August 4, 2026
-
Calgary Health Foundation Home Lottery Mountain Edition 50/50 Winner00:44 | July 29, 2026
-
Alberta introducing out-of-pocket, private pay cancer test program01:54 | July 27, 2026
-
Water temporarily shut off to Chestermere Lake after an oil spill in Calgary01:58 | July 27, 2026
-
Alberta introduces program for out-of-pocket private medical testing02:06 | July 27, 2026
-
Canada’s first dementia-inclusive park takes shape01:31 | July 21, 2026
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Staying safe in extreme heat02:03 | July 19, 2026
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Health Matters: Alberta auditor general to finish health probe by end-of-year02:19 | July 9, 2026
-
Alberta Cancer Foundation announces $35 million dollar investment in clinical trials01:58 | July 6, 2026
-
UCalgary researchers develop new cancer treatment02:05 | July 2, 2026
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Alberta unveils ten-year cancer strategy02:14 | June 23, 2026
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Rebrand sacked, EMS change halted: Alberta government changes course on health-care decisions01:55 | June 23, 2026
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Parents of girl killed by cardiac arrest get defibrillator installed in rural Alberta town01:45 | June 3, 2026
COVID-19 herd immunity approach would have ‘serious and deadly impact’ on Albertans: Hinshaw
Description
September 28, 2020
Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw addressed herd immunity when it comes to COVID-19, saying an estimated 50 to 70 per cent of the population would need to be immune to prevent it from spreading widely. Hinshaw explained how the science shows for this specific coronavirus, a herd immunity approach would have a serious and deadly impact on Albertans and is not recommended.
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