10 deaths, dozens of COVID-19 cases at South Terrace long-term care facility in Edmonton It’s one of 13 long-term care facilities and 11 supportive living locations in the AHS Edmonton Zone with a declared outbreak.On Thursday, when the province announced new restrictions, there were no new measures for seniors’ facilities.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Wright doesn’t “think it’s a wall that we need around long-term care.”Instead, she wants more to be done to manage overall community spread.“That’s something that our government has not been able to provide for us.” Alberta confirms 907 additional COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths on Friday In a statement, Tom McMillan, an assistant director of.

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Sale stickers on a store shelf. A seven percent increase in the consumer price index (CPI) over the 12 months to December was the highest since 1982.

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Valentine’s Day deals to get back at your ex

Topo Chico Hard Seltzer announced it is selling prickly valentines to send to a special ex-someone. "Bolder (and sharper) than your typical bouquet of flowers, each Prickly Valentine comes with a mini-cactus and commemorative card," the seltzer brand revealed in a press release.There is currently a limit of one cactus per customer, and an alcohol purchase is required. You can make a "point" to that lousy person and order here.With a $10 donation this Valentine's Day, The Florida Aquarium will also let you name a roach after an ex.Those who participate will receive a certificate commemorating the occasion and a photo of the roach. Participants will also be able to send a message with "words you wish you had said" or a "funny revenge confession." The aquarium said amusing, family-friendly confessions will be posted with anonymity on The Florida Aquarium’s social media. An, don't worry – they'll never "Hiss & Tell" who sent them! You can get started here.Meanwhile, the San Antonio Zoo will also host its Cry Me a Cockroach Fundraiser for its third year, where funds raised support the zoo’s vision of securing a future for wildlife. The Madagascar Hissing Cockroach.

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COVID-19 hospitalizations decrease slightly as Alberta’s vaccine passport program officially expires

COVID-19 decreased slightly on Wednesday as Alberta’s vaccine passport program officially expired.Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday that the restrictions exemption program would be lifted at midnight. The REP came into effect in September, and required Albertans to show proof of double vaccination or a negative rapid test result to obtain entry to businesses operating under the program.

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Road closures put in place around Queen’s Park ahead of possible protest

Toronto Police has put in place a number of road closures over rumblings on social media that a protest connected to the Ottawa convoy could come to the city. Erica Vella has more.

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Rapid tests to be made available for free at Ontario grocery stores, pharmacies

Whether you’re heading to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription or doing your groceries, you’ll now be able to pick up a kit of rapid antigen tests for free. It comes as COVID-19 cases across Ontario are on the decline and the province prepares to lift additional public health measures of the coming weeks.

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B.C. bringing in vaccine mandate for all remaining health-care workers

COVID-19, the province is finally implementing the policy.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Wednesday family doctors, dentists, chiropractors, physiotherapists and pharmacists will be required to be vaccinated by March 24, 2022.Henry said there is a process in place for medical exemptions, which can be submitted to her office.“We have been working with the colleges to sort through the details on the notice we put forward in October.

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2 men charged in string of New Castle County residential burglaries

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police in New Castle County arrested two men they say are behind a string of home burglaries. Police say the men chose their victims because of their ethnicity.They say crimes similar to these have been reported to multiple police agencies from outside the state, including as far south as Georgia.Watches, jewelry, designer bags and sneakers.

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Smithsonian Museum is asking for pictures from Disney vacations

FILE - Crowds fill Main Street USA in front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom on the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Vacation photos have a new use.The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is asking for vacation photos from Disneyland in California or Disney World in Florida.

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Govt. program does not pay for crack pipes, White House says

Man holding a crack pipe. WASHINGTON (AP) - Following outrage on the political right, the Biden administration said Wednesday that a grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth."No federal funding will be used directly or through subsequent reimbursement of grantees to put pipes in safe smoking kits," Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and White House drug policy adviser Rahul Gupta said in a statement.White House press secretary Jen Psaki said separately that was never the intention, complaining that impression was created by "inaccurate reporting."Monday was the deadline for service organizations and state and local governments to apply for a share of $30 million in federal money for "harm reduction" efforts intended to prevent disease, injury and other collateral trauma to people addicted to illicit drugs.RELATED: 93,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, a new recordThe original request for funding proposals from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration had listed "safe smoking kits/supplies" among the items that could be purchased with taxpayer money.

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COVID-19: Ontario health minister says ‘not in the clear’ yet to end proof of vaccination, masking

As Alberta and Saskatchewan drop most COVID-19 restrictions, Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Wednesday there was no plan to drop the proof of vaccination or masking requirements yet as the province is “not in the clear” to do so.

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The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health

CHICAGO - When friends Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith invited a few Black men to take part in a yoga class in Chicago in 2020, they didn’t know it would spur a nationwide movement.The two men created The Healing, a nonprofit aimed at promoting mental health for Black men and offering resources for improvement. Services include events where participants can share with each other about various struggles or sessions with mental health professionals.Most notably, the organization offers virtual yoga classes for Black men with the next one scheduled to place on Feb.

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Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong's stolen classic car recovered in OC

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day performs onstage during the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for dcp) ORANGE, Calif. - The Costa Mesa Police Department announced Wednesday the cherished classic car belonging to Green Day’s lead vocalist, Billie Joe Armstrong, has been recovered days after it was reported stolen.Green Day, formed in San Francisco's East Bay Area, is a Grammy award-winning rock band whose biggest hits include "Wake Me Up When September Ends," "When I Come Around," and "Holiday." The band's music is also featured in the musical "American Idiot." On the morning of Feb.

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Camden officials distribute KN95 masks, as slow rollout of free masks nationwide begins

CAMDEN, N.J. - Thousands of KN95 masks, recently donated by Cooper University Hospital, were given out in Camden County Wednesday, by city officials, in an effort to help halt the spread of COVID-19.Last month, the U.S. Government announced it would be handing out 400 million N95 masks to everyone in the country and those masks have started to appear in some stores.

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Disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases in NE Calgary has doctors calling for more resources

16 local geographic areas.While most of the rest of the city has cases per 100,000 in the 100 and 200 range, Calgary Upper NE has 728 cases per 100,000.Lower NE sat at 320 per 100,000 people and Calgary Centre had 352 as of Monday evening.“These are incredibly high numbers,” Dr. Joe Vipond, an ER physician, said on Monday.He said a number of factors are at play.

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5 more patients test positive for COVID-19 in Calgary hospital outbreak: AHS

outbreak was declared on the hospital’s transition unit after one patient tested positive for the virus. On Sunday, AHS said an additional five patients on the unit had tested positive.“All precautions are being taken to reduce the risk of transmission among patients and health-care workers on the unit including enhanced cleaning and symptom screening,” AHS spokesperson Kristin Whitworth said in a statement.“Contact tracing has been conducted to identify anyone who may be at risk for exposure.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]As of Sunday, there were a total of four units experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak at the Rockyview Hospital.

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UCP associate minister backtracks on comments suggesting Alberta is holding off COVID-19 shutdown

Despite no COVID-19 deaths reported Sunday, Alberta adds another record-breaking 1,584 cases NDP health critic David Shepherd called it “an incredibly embarrassing bozo eruption” from Luan.“He is accountable for his words, he is accountable for pushing this kind of misinformation and creating this kind of fear and anxiety in the province of Alberta,” Shepherd said Sunday.“What we see is this government continues to push mixed messaging, downplay the very reality, the real impact of COVID-19.”In his statement Sunday, Luan said the government continues to act on advice from health officials like Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw.“I truly regret any confusion my statement has caused.

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Alberta government risks public buy-in on COVID-19 by withholding data: Opposition

New restrictions announced for Alberta as 860 COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths reported Thursday “Jason Kenney is keeping Albertans in the dark,” Shepherd said Friday.“We don’t have an explanation for why they chose those particular businesses.“If this premier won’t take it seriously (enough) that he’s willing to communicate openly and honestly with the people of Alberta, then we’re going to get what we have now, where we have, unfortunately, too low a level of compliance of even the most basic of things.”COVID-19 cases have been rising alarmingly for weeks in Alberta. The caseload has overwhelmed contact tracing and strained the health-care system.Alberta set a sobering single-day record Friday with 1,155 new cases.

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Don’t wait for government rules to do ‘right thing,’ mayor says ahead of Alberta COVID-19 update Friday

COVID-19 cases.On Thursday, Alberta Health announced eight additional deaths connected to the novel coronavirus, including a man in his 30s from the Edmonton zone. The provincial death toll rose to 451.

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‘It’s very real and it is scary’: Edmonton woman with COVID-19 warns of severe symptoms

Alberta records new daily high of 1,105 COVID-19 cases Thursday, 8 additional deaths But this time, everybody wasn’t fine.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“My aunt the next day ended up not feeling good and then she ended up getting tested for COVID and was positive,” Smith said.Smith then tested positive and then eight more relatives did all at different times.“At the beginning it’s like, ‘No I don’t think I have it,’ and then it hits you, it’s like holy moly this is intense,” Smith said.She says her symptoms at first were mild but then got worse — fatigue, chest pain and chills.“I definitely was scared.

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COVID-19: Hinshaw cautions those seeking loopholes during team sports ban

New restrictions announced for Alberta as 860 COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths reported Thursday Dr. Deena Hinshaw answered questions regarding the temporary ban on team sports, saying she’s aware of groups in affected areas trying to book practises in nearby communities not impacted by the pause.“Let me be clear.

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Calgary, Edmonton police say more COVID-19 tickets likely after Dr. Hinshaw requests enforcement

COVID-19 rules, after receiving a letter requesting enforcement from Dr. Deena Hinshaw last week.In her letter dated Nov.

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Dr. Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update Wednesday afternoon

COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Alberta, the province’s chief medical officer of health will provide another in-person update on Wednesday.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m.

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Coronavirus: NDP, unions call for Alberta government to address paid sick leave gap amid pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic.“With cases rising exponentially, Alberta is on track to see thousands of new COVID-19 cases each day in the very near future,” she said on Tuesday.“We cannot contain the virus and keep our communities safe unless people have the ability to stay home when they’re sick.”Earlier this year, nurses who were forced to self-isolate because they had COVID-19 or were a close contact of someone with the disease were able to get paid leave to compensate them for their absence.

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Alberta records 773 cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, 5 deaths

COVID-19 and five additional deaths from the disease.Four of the deaths were in the Edmonton zone and included a man in his 60s and a woman in her 100s who were not in continuing care. A man in his 80s who was linked to the outbreak at South Terrace Continuing Care died, as well as a woman in her 80s who was linked to the outbreak at the Rutherford Retirement Residence.A man in his 80s from the South zone also died.

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Alberta charity considering changes to fundraiser involving Kenney, other political leaders

Further COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings announced across much of Alberta The event is intended to allow business people to talk with politicians about economic recovery.It’s been billed as a scotch- and wine-tasting get-together with 15 people in-person at an Edmonton Mercedes-Benz dealership and with other participants attending virtually.Martin says her group had strict distancing and hygiene rules set, but is considering changing the date, reducing the $1,000 ticket price or making it completely virtual.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Kenney, Alberta Party acting leader Jacquie Fenske and Edmonton-Riverbend MP Matt Jeneroux had promised to appear, she said.

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ABTraceTogether app has been used to track just 19 cases of COVID-19

COVID-19 contact-tracing app, which has been downloaded 268,064 times on Apple and Android phones, has only been used to track close contacts of 19 positive cases since it launched in May. Alberta launches ABTraceTogether app to improve contact tracing, fight COVID-19 spread As of Monday, Alberta had 10,031 active cases.

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Calgary bar makes ‘tough decision’ to shut down as Alberta COVID-19 cases grow

Dickens pub.On Facebook, Chris Hewitt said the curfew isn’t enough to get the COVID-19 cases under control in Alberta so he is closing temporarily for two to three weeks.“Rather than waiting — we are four figures a day for new cases — and I thought maybe we should do something ourselves and take a break,” Hewitt said. Further COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings announced across much of Alberta He said while the health regulations will be adhered up to that 11 o’clock order to close, there’s nothing stopping those people from leaving the pub to the nearest house party.“People are already going out to house parties.

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Dr. Hinshaw to provide update on Alberta COVID-19 situation Monday afternoon

COVID-19 cases were announced on Saturday.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m.

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Calgary emergency management chief says Alberta needs stricter COVID-19 measures

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Kenney also said amateur singing, dancing and theatre groups also have to take a two-week break.Virologist says Albertans should avoid all in-person socializing as COVID-19 cases riseSampson said he spoke to University of Calgary epidemiologists who have told him it would take 28 days to bend the curve of the spread of the virus. Sampson suggests even suspending in-person classes for students across the province if necessary.“Let’s do it and get the numbers down and then we can kick back into gear,” he said.

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Lake Louise RCMP issuing $1,000 fines for breaking COVID-19 rules

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The RCMP noted several of the mandatory measures including having to quarantine for at least 14 days if coming into close contact with an individual who has tested positive for the coronavirus and limiting indoor and outdoor gathers to a maximum of 15 people.“Please obey these orders, and let’s do our best to keep each other and the community as safe as possible,” the RCMP statement read.The RCMP statement also encouraged anyone who suspects another community member of not isolating or quarantining to contact Alberta Health.On Saturday, the province reported 1,026 new COVID-19 cases which is the highest single day total in Alberta since the start of the pandemic.

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Kenney warns stronger measures could be in store for Alberta as COVID-19 cases rise by 991 Sunday

The Roy Green Show, Kenney said the province has been focused on “education and personal responsibility” when it comes to managing the pandemic, but recent spiking numbers are concerning.“Alberta really has a culture of what I call responsible freedom,” Kenney said. “We managed to get through the first seven or eight months of the COVID period with lower levels of infections, hospitalizations and COVID deaths than the other large provinces.“I’m glad we’ve taken that approach.

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Virologist says Albertans should avoid all in-person socializing as COVID-19 cases rise

records record-high cases of COVID-19, one health expert is urging caution against recommendations from the province that suggest opting for in-person dining over at-home gatherings.Virologist Jason Kindrachuk says reducing the spread of COVID-19 depends on whether safety measures are put in place and followed, regardless of whether you’re at home or at a restaurant.“The virus does not care whether we are six feet across from one another or we’re ten feet across from one another,” University of Manitoba virologist Jason Kindrachuk said Saturday.“If there is the opportunity for it to spread from person to the next, it will.“People should be reducing any social contacts they have whatsoever, whether that is in their homes, whether it’s at a

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Stronger COVID-19 measures necessary in Alberta: Masks4Canada

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Indoor group fitness classes and team sports will be prohibited for two weeks from Nov. 13-27, Kenney said.

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Alberta reports record daily high of 1,026 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths Saturday

novel coronavirus over a 24-hour period Saturday afternoon with 1,026 new cases in the province along with an additional three deaths.Currently there are 256 people in the hospital, with 54 of those in intensive care. Coronavirus: Alberta is ‘past personal responsibility,’ needs strict measures, sociologist says Two of the deaths reported Saturday were in the Edmonton zone: a man in his 50s and a man in his 70s.The third death was a man in his 60s from the Calgary Zone.

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‘My 25-year-old husband died alone’: Wife of late Oiler Colby Cave makes emotional COVID-19 plea

Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave dead at 25 “My 25-year-old husband died alone,” Emily Cave wrote in a story on Thursday.“I have no clue what his last breath was like. I have yet to be able to have yet to have a funeral because of this global pandemic.”“So for goodness sake, wear a mask.

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Edmonton ICU doctor warns COVID-19 second wave is turning into a ‘tsunami’

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“We’re shattered, as is everybody. We’re exhausted and we wish this darn thing would go away.” Hospital beds versus staff: Is COVID-19 overwhelming the human side of Alberta’s health system? In an interview with Global Edmonton news anchor Gord Steinke, Brindley said he and his staff will continue to battle the virus, but added public health measures are having a big impact on ICU staffing.“There is a profound knock-on effect because if somebody is exposed, then other people who are working around them have to go off work until they’re tested.

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Alberta confirms record 907 additional COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths on Friday

novel coronavirus was confirmed in Edmonton on Friday along with an additional five deaths.Currently there are 240 people in the hospital, with 54 of those in the ICU. Coronavirus: Alberta is ‘past personal responsibility,’ needs strict measures, sociologist says Four of the five deaths reported Friday were in the Edmonton zone.

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1,205 Alberta health-care workers — 1% of workforce — have tested positive for COVID-19

Alberta Health Services said Friday that 1,205 workers have tested positive for COVID-19 out of 124,055 total employees with AHS, Alberta Precision Laboratories and Covenant Health.That means about one per cent of the entire workforce has had the virus.“The majority have since recovered,” AHS spokesperson James Wood told Global News in an email.

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City of Calgary to update citizens on COVID-19 response Friday morning

City of Calgary is hosting a news conference on Friday morning to respond to new targeted public health measures announced by the provincial government on Thursday.The new restrictions, which go into effect on Nov. 13, are the province’s latest attempt to bring spiking COVID-19 cases under control.It means indoor group fitness classes and team sports in the Calgary area will be prohibited for two weeks from Nov.

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Some businesses feel singled out as Alberta brings in stricter COVID-19 measures

New restrictions announced for Alberta as 860 COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths reported Thursday Boutique and smaller studios are also having to close their doors for 14 days.One Alberta spin studio says it’s logged close to 35,000 visits since the re-open and has had no outbreaks. Grady Topak of YYC/YEG Cycle said its studios will comply but wonder what kind of difference it will make.“We were a little bit in shock when we heard what the plan was going to be given the track record and what we’ve experienced as business owners,” Topak said.Larger gyms are allowed to remain open but there are new limitations.

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Coronavirus: Alberta doctor warns ICU could be at capacity within 2 weeks

Hospital beds versus staff: Is COVID-19 overwhelming the human side of Alberta’s health system? In just under two weeks, Alberta’s data has shown a 40 per cent increase to hospitalizations, a 61 per cent increase in patients who have had to be admitted to the ICU and Alberta’s ICU capacity is at 66 per cent.But that’s not the only concern Gibney has.

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Stricter COVID-19 measures being discussed in high-level meetings in Alberta: sources

COVID-19 are being discussed in Alberta, sources have confirmed to Global News.Sources said high level meetings took place Wednesday, and are continuing Thursday. Proposed restrictions are expected to affect recreational sports, dance and fitness classes.

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Alberta records 7 more COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, hospitalizations climb to 217

COVID-19 situation remained serious Wednesday, with the province reporting 672 new cases in the last 24 hours, pushing the number of people in hospital with the virus to 217, 46 of whom were in intensive care units. 713 new cases of COVID-19, 7 deaths reported in Alberta Tuesday Seven additional deaths were reported Wednesday. Four of the fatalities were linked to COVID-19 outbreaks in hospitals or long-term care homes.A man in his 90s linked to the outbreak at Mayerthorpe Extendicare in the North zone has died, as did a man in his 70s connected to the outbreak at the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton.

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10 COVID-19 deaths, dozens of cases at South Terrace long-term care facility in Edmonton

Alberta records 622 new COVID-19 cases Friday, 5 additional deaths No one from Revera was immediately available for comment. ‘Unclear processes’ led to days of delay for critical asymptomatic testing at long-term care homes Alberta Health Services, which delivers health care in the province, says it has been working with South Terrace to monitor staffing levels and is adding to the workforce as needed with nurses and other health professionals.

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Iveson: Mayors generally support stronger COVID-19 measures but cities’ ‘tool kit is limited’

COVID-19 restrictions are required but said it’s difficult for any one city to make rule changes that would be effective.

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw to give update on COVID-19 after record-high weekend in Alberta

COVID-19 situation in the province.The update, scheduled for 3:30 p.m., comes after a record-high weekend of cases reported in Alberta.On Saturday, there were 919 new COVID-19 cases announced, which was the highest number reported in one day in Alberta since the pandemic began. Sunday saw an additional 727 cases reported, bringing the weekend total to 1,646.Over the weekend, 11 people died, all of whom were seniors in either hospitals or continuing care centres in the province.

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Alberta records 727 cases of COVID-19 Sunday, 6 deaths as officials push for reduced social circles

COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Alberta, with 727 additional cases identified Sunday as well as six additional deaths.The six deaths reported Sunday were seniors either in hospital or in continuing care centres.Four were in the Edmonton zone: a woman in her 90s at the University of Alberta Hospital outbreak as well as three women — one in her 70s and two in their 90s — at the Edmonton General Care Centre.Two were in Calgary zone — a man and a woman, both in their 80s, at the Agecare Skypoint in Calgary zone.The COVID-19 death toll in the province has now reached 363.This weekend saw record-high case numbers reported in Alberta: on Saturday, there were 919 new cases, which was the highest number reported in one day since the pandemic

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Alberta reports 919 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, 5 deaths

asked Albertans to voluntarily stop hosting social gatherings at home, the province has added another 919 new cases of COVID-19.There have also been another five people in the province who have lost their lives, all of whom were seniors either in hospital or living in continuing care.A man in his 90s and a woman in her 80s, both related to the outbreak at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre, have died.At the Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton, which is also facing an outbreak, a woman in her 80s died.A woman in her 100s at the outbreak at Mount Royal Revera continuing care in Calgary zone passed away.The fifth reported death was a man in his 90s in the North zone at the Extendicare Mayerthorpe centre.That brings the total

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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