Coronavirus COVID-19 Updates

Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, issued the following statement for Albertans on March 25. 

Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, issued the following statement for Albertans on March 24. 

The Government of Canada and Alberta Government have put several options in place for those struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, issued the following statement for Albertans on March 23. 

The following statement was issued on behalf of Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, for Albertans on March 21. 

As of today, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada reached 943 and numbers are increasing rapidly. (Source: CTVNews.ca) 

Additionally, a large number of confirmed cases have involved working adults. Yet many of the severe and critical cases involve individuals more than 70 years of age. That is why so many seniors' homes have closed access to visitation.

Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw issued the following statement for Albertans on March 20. 

Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw issued the following statement for Albertans on March 19. 

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.