Coronavirus COVID-19 Updates

Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw issued the following statement for Albertans on March 18. 

A few days ago, the Provincial Medical Officer of Health in Alberta and British Columbia required that only essential visitors be allowed into our communities as a way to protect the most vulnerable and the elderly. Residents have an increased risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and even death if they contract COVID-19.

Alberta Health Services has developed the following resources for mental health and coping during COVID-19

British Columbia's Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, issued the following update for Long Term Care and Assisted Living Facilities in British Columbia.

Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, issued the following letter to Long Term Care and licensed Supportive Living sites in Alberta on March 17.

Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw issued the following statement for Albertans on March 17. 

British Columbia has declared a public health emergency, as officials announce 83 new cases of the novel coronavirus and three new deaths.

The province has now recorded a total of 186 cases and seven COVID-19 deaths.

Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw issued the following statement for Albertans on March 16. 

Message from Marilyn Willison-Leach, AgeCare Senior Vice President Operations

In order to ensure a safe and secure environment, we are following the directive of the Provincial Medical Officer’s of Health in Alberta and British Columbia and will only be allowing essential visitors into our AgeCare communities until further notice.

British Columbia has recorded three new coronavirus deaths, as the total number of cases in the province topped 100 on Monday.

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said the deaths, which bring the total number of fatalities in the province to four, are all connected to the Lynn Valley Care Centre in North Vancouver.