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Political reaction to Alberta’s cabinet shuffle

Political pollster Janet Brown joins Global News Morning via Skype to talk about Alberta’s cabinet shuffle, which saw Jason Copping become health minister and Tyler Shandro take over the ministry of labour and immigration.

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Alberta ethics probe finds Danielle Smith violated conflict-of-interest rule

United Conservative Partly Leader Danielle Smith broke conflict-of-interest rules while serving as premier in connection with discussions she had about criminal charges laid against a man involved in a pandemic health rules protest, Alberta’s ethics commissioner has concluded.

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Tyler Shandro out as health minister as Premier Jason Kenney set to announce changes to cabinet: sources

Jason Kenney will announce changes to his cabinet Tuesday afternoon and Global News has confirmed with multiple sources that Tyler Shandro is out as health minister.Sources confirm that Jason Copping will be named the new health minister in a ceremony scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Copping is currently the minister of Labour and Immigration.Global News will stream the ceremony live in this story post at 3:30 p.m.A media notice issued by the province Tuesday morning states Kenney will make changes to his cabinet and later join Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr.

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Tyler Shandro out, Jason Copping in: Premier Kenney set to announce cabinet changes on Tuesday

Tyler Shandro is being replaced as health minister by Jason Copping in a cabinet shuffle set to take place Tuesday afternoon, Global News has confirmed with multiple sources.

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Alberta sees spike in COVID-19 vaccinations after vaccine passport announcement

COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, one day after the province announced a vaccine passport-type program.To compare, 9,750 doses were administered on Wednesday.“Albertans are doing their part to get vaccinated to protect themselves and each other,” Alberta Health said on Twitter on Friday.

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Here’s where Alberta’s mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic on wheels is heading this week

Alberta launches mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic for worksites and rural communities The clinic — located inside a large bus — focuses on people in rural communities, hard-to-reach populations, worksites and other locations where vaccine uptake is low. It is capable of providing up to 300 vaccinations per day.“Vaccines offer the best protection from COVID-19,” said Health Minister Tyler Shandro in a news release Monday morning.“While there are many ways for Albertans to get the jab, our mobile clinic takes the opportunity right to people where they work and gather.” COVID-19: Alberta’s 1st mobile vaccination clinic rolls into Kananaskis Country Here is where the clinic will be located from Sept.

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Alberta health minister grilled over COVID-19 vaccine passport hesitancy

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro was grilled again by reporters Friday over the province’s hesitation to adopt COVID-19 vaccine passports.

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‘I’m frustrated we had to’: Alberta health minister defends COVID-19 vaccine incentive

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro defended the province’s $100 incentive to encourage more people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, while saying he is frustrated that step was needed.

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8 Edmonton-area mayors call for COVID-19 vaccine passport, other measures in open letter

Tyler Shandro, urging the Alberta government to put further COVID-19 restrictions into place.Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson, Beaumont Mayor John Stewart, St. Albert Mayor Cathy Heron, Parkland County Mayor Rod Shaigec, Spruce Grove Mayor Stuart Houston, Stony Plain Mayor William Choy, Devon Mayor Ray Ralph and Morinville Mayor Barry Turner signed their names to the open letter.“Our region’s municipalities are experiencing the highest infection multiplier in the province,” the letter reads.

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Is Alberta bribing the unvaccinated? Province says incentives have worked elsewhere

When asked why the Alberta government appears to be rewarding unvaccinated people with $100 to get immunized rather than punishing them with public health restrictions, Health Minister Tyler Shandro said incentives have worked in other jurisdictions.

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Mandatory masking, alcohol curfew returning across Alberta this weekend

Alberta is making masks mandatory for all indoor public spaces and workplaces starting Sept. 4 at 8 a.m., Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced.

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Alberta to offer $100 gift card incentive to increase COVID-19 vaccine numbers

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced a one-time $100 gift card incentive is now available for all Albertans age 18 or older who receive a first or second dose of vaccine between Sept. 3 and Oct. 14.

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‘Pandemic of the unvaccinated’ surging across Alberta, straining the health-care system: Shandro

Health Minister Tyler Shandro said Alberta made COVID-19 decisions this past summer based on data from the U.K. and elsewhere, noting the Delta variant was trending downward at that time — but in the weeks since has made a comeback and is now surging through the unvaccinated population, putting a strain on hospitals across the province.

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Alberta officials to provide COVID-19 update Friday morning

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Alberta government releases review of province’s initial response to COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic has come up with five recommendations for the province to consider as it continues to navigate the unprecedented public health crisis.The report was posted on the government’s website late Friday afternoon. Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced earlier this week he would be releasing the report in its entirety after a media report was published, suggesting the report would not be released unless it was combined with future reports to be done on the government’s handling of the crisis.The review, completed by KPMG, looks at the province’s handling of the pandemic “and related activities” between March 2020 and Oct.

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Long-awaited report into Alberta COVID-19 response to be released this week: Shandro

COVID-19 pandemic will be released “later this week,” Tyler Shandro tweeted Tuesday morning.Alberta’s health minister made the comments after media reports that the report wouldn’t be released.“The media response to the reporter said the interim report only reflected the pandemic response to the first wave,” Shandro tweeted.“The report would be considered for release together with future reviews of the entire pandemic response.“Given the interest in the report, the full report will be posted earlier than planned in the interest of full transparency.”The report would be considered for release together with future reviews of the entire pandemic response.

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Alberta health minister defends changes to COVID-19 protocols amidst mounting opposition

Health Minister Tyler Shandro says new public health changes show Alberta is leading the way in its pandemic response. However, a host of doctors and researchers say the moves are baffling, dangerous and irresponsible.

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Health Minister Tyler Shandro defends plan to drop most of Alberta’s COVID-19 rules

On Thursday, Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro defended the province’s plan to end most public health measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, including most isolation for positive cases, masking, and testing rules.

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Calgary’s COVID-19 field hospital being used to ease emergency department pressure

COVID-19 cases in Calgary is being used to relieve pressure on emergency departments facing significant strain in recent weeks.Alberta Health Services says the temporary facility, which opened in May 2020, is now receiving patients from across the city for emergency support or as an isolation space when needed.

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COVID-19: More than 50% of Alberta’s eligible population now fully vaccinated

COVID-19. More than 50 per cent of the eligible population is now fully vaccinated against the disease.More than 1.9 million Albertans — 50.7 per cent of those 12 and older — have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, the province announced Wednesday afternoon.“The more Albertans who are vaccinated, the stronger we all are against COVID-19,” Health Minister Tyler Shandro said in a news release.“I encourage Albertans who have not signed up for their vaccine yet to do so immediately to protect themselves and their loved ones.

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Video shows confrontation between Alberta health minister family and protestors

A video obtained by Global News shows a confrontation between Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro and protestors at a Canada Day event in Calgary that left Shandro’s wife in tears.

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Alberta expands eligibility of second COVID-19 vaccine dose

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro announces details of the expansion of the province’s eligibility for the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Kenney, Shandro to provide update on COVID-19 reopening and vaccination rollout

Open for Summer plan as well as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.Jason Kenney and Tyler Shandro are scheduled to speak at 1 p.m. Their news conference will be streamed live in this post.

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COVID-19 vaccination drive to take place at Edmonton Islamic centre

COVID-19 vaccinations for three days in an effort to remove barriers and address vaccine hesitancy, the provincial government announced Wednesday.Up to 1,200 Albertans will be able to receive a mRNA vaccine at the Muslim Association of Canada Islamic Centre Rahma Mosque. COVID-19: Calgarian hopes vaccine passport technology takes off “We are thrilled to be working with MAC and this community to help more people get their vaccine,” Health Minister Tyler Shandro said in a news release on Wednesday.“We are working hard to remove barriers and help all communities access the vaccine.The clinic will run from 4 p.m.

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Alberta premier, health minister to announce details of COVID-19 vaccine lottery early Monday afternoon

COVID-19 vaccine lottery early Monday afternoon.Premier Jason Kenney and Health Minister Tyler Shandro are scheduled to speak at 12:30 p.m. about the “Open for Summer Lottery” to encourage everyone to get the COVID-19 vaccine.Global News will live stream the announcement in this story post.Over the weekend, the premier took to social media to share some details about the provincewide lottery.

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Hinshaw responds to photos showing Kenney and cabinet members dining on balcony

Alberta’s top doctor Dr. Deena Hinshaw responds to a photo that appears to show Premier Jason Kenney and other MLAs, including Health Minister Tyler Shandro, eating dinner together outside without masks.

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Albertans who received AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine can make choice on 2nd dose

Health Minister Tyler Shandro announces details on the second dose for Albertans who received the AstraZenca COVID-19 vaccine for their first shot.

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‘Assurances of adequate supply’ the reason Alberta can open COVID-19 vaccine to larger population

Premier Jason Kenney and Health Minister Tyler Shandro explain the reason Alberta is able to open up availability of the COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 12 and older.

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Alberta health minister offers condolences to family of woman who died from blood clot linked to AstraZeneca vaccine

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro offers condolences to the family of a woman who died after a rare blood clot linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

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Jason Kenney to field questions on new COVID-19 rules on Wednesday morning

COVID-19 health restrictions.Kenney introduced tougher rules during a province-wide address on Tuesday night but didn’t take questions from reporters.The changes include closing schools to in-person learning on Friday and ordering barbershops, hair salons and restaurant patios to shut down as of Sunday. Schools go online as Alberta adds more COVID-19 restrictions for 3 weeks Kenney is set to hold a news conference with Health Minister Tyler Shandro, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange and Justice Minister Kaycee Madu at 10 a.m.

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Alberta health minister outlines changes to COVID-19 restrictions in continuing care centres

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro outlines the changes that are being made to continuing care centres in the province starting on May 10.

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Alberta to offer Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to people ages 12-15 with underlying health conditions

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro announces the province will begin offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to youth ages 12-15 with underlying health conditions.

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Health minister announces details of COVID-19 vaccination rollouts at meat-packing facilities in Alberta

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro offers details of the province’s rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine to meat-packing plants.

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Alberta won’t offer AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 30+ yet due to supply

COVID-19 vaccine at this time, despite new recommendations from Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization.Health Minister Tyler Shandro cited limited supply as the reason Alberta will not offer the vaccine beyond the 40-plus age group that is currently eligible in the province.“We’re seen a remarkable uptake from those wanting AstraZeneca,” Shandro said on social media Friday afternoon.

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Tightened COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta ‘a possibility’ but not recommended right now: Shandro

COVID-19 came into affect in Alberta, yet case numbers and hospitalizations have not dropped dramatically.Health Minister Tyler Shandro said Friday that while tightening of restrictions may be needed in the future, there is nothing recommended to cabinet at this time.“We don’t have any of those recommendations right now from Dr. Hinshaw,” Shandro said at an unrelated news conference in Calgary Friday morning.“Broader measures, layered measures as we saw in December are a possibility but that’s going to depend on what the evidence shows.

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Alberta health minister says they don’t have recommendations for new COVID-19 restrictions from Hinshaw

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro says the government hasn’t received any new recommendations for tighter COVID-19 restrictions from chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw.

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Hinshaw letter gives hints on when Alberta entertainment venues may reopen from COVID-19

Country Thunder Alberta music festival — announced their events would not take place this summer, citing the risk still posed by the novel coronavirus, the reality of current COVID-19 restrictions and issues presented by the ongoing U.S.

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Alberta pilot will see 10 doctors’ offices administer COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines to their patients.To start, each clinic will get 200 doses of the Moderna vaccine, the province said. The pilot will look at the best ways to transport, book and administer the vaccine through these clinics.“Since the start of the pandemic, community physicians have worked hard to support and protect their patients.“This pilot is another step forward,” Health Minister Tyler Shandro said in a news release on Wednesday.“Albertans will now have another way to receive their COVID-19 vaccines from an important part of our health-care system.” Premier says gathering limits can ease once half of Alberta has immunity.

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Will Alberta have COVID-19 restrictions added back? Here’s what officials have to say.

COVID-19 reopening plan, officials didn’t budge and kept the province in Step 2.Step 3 would have allowed things like indoor gatherings with restrictions and indoor team sports to resume, but officials cited rising case numbers, rising hospitalizations and further spread of COVID-19 variants as the reasoning behind not moving forward.

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Alberta will not ease COVID-19 health rules to Step 3 for now

Albertans learned Monday the province will not move to Step 3 of the plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions. Health Minister Tyler Shandro said hospitalizations are at 280 but noted that figure has been steadily rising and is likely to soon surpass the 300 key benchmark.

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Alberta doesn’t relax COVID-19 restrictions amid rise in hospitalizations

Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Monday that Alberta would not be moving into Step 3 of the province’s Path Forward plan as the COVID-19 situation worsens.

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‘We understand the frustration’: Alberta health minister’s response to businesses affected by COVID-19 restrictions

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro says he understands the frustration of business owners and other citizens that continue to be affected by COVID-19 restrictions.

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Alberta premier, health minister to provide update on COVID-19 vaccine rollout at pharmacies

COVID-19 vaccine rollout at pharmacies on Thursday afternoon.Jason Kenney and Tyler Shandro will be joined by the president of Shoppers Drug Mart and the CEO of the Alberta Pharmacists’ Association for the announcement, which is scheduled to start at noon. Global News will live stream the announcement in this story post.

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Some Alberta doctors to begin administering COVID-19 vaccine in April

COIVD-19 vaccine in their clinics in April.Alberta Health made the announcement in a news release on Tuesday.“Community physicians who are joining the effort to administer COVID-19 vaccines to everyone who wants one will offer Albertans additional ways to receive the vaccine and protect themselves against this very real threat to their health,” Health Minister Tyler Shandro said in the release. AstraZeneca vaccine can now be used on seniors in Canada, NACI says Initially, a limited number of clinics will be able to offer the vaccine.

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Large-scale COVID-19 vaccination site to open at Calgary TELUS Convention Centre

COVID-19 vaccination site is set to open in downtown Calgary early next month.The vaccination site is scheduled to open on April 5 at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, with the capacity to vaccinate hundreds of people per day.“This is very exciting news and helps support and advance the government of Alberta’s goal to have all Albertans who wish to be vaccinated get vaccinated,” Health Minister Tyler Shandro said in a media release Monday morning.“We encourage all Albertans to get vaccinated as they become eligible and we are working closely with AHS and community partners to expand these opportunities.” First cases of Brazil COVID-19 variant detected in Alberta Sunday, next vaccine rollout phase begins Monday Alberta Health Services

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Alberta opens Phase 2A of COVID-19 vaccine rollout

COVID-19 vaccination plan, opening vaccine appointments to even more seniors in the province.Starting Monday, March 15, seniors born between 1947 and 1956 will be able to book their vaccine appointment. First Nations, Métis and Inuit born in 1971 or earlier can also book their appointment starting Monday.“Momentum is building in Alberta’s vaccine rollout plan, and we are well on our way to delivering on our commitment to provide a first dose to every adult who wants one by the end of June,” Health Minister Tyler Shandro said in a statement Friday afternoon.

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Alberta health minister marks COVID-19 Day of Remembrance

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro issues a statement on the COVID-19 Day of Remembrance.

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Alberta to deploy nearly a million COVID-19 rapid tests across province

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro announces the details of the province’s plans to distribute more than 900,000 rapid tests across the province.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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