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15.11.2020 / 00:05

MacEwan University outbreak sees 12 students in Theatre Arts program test positive for COVID-19

MacEwan University in Edmonton has resulted in 12 positive cases in students who were in the same program, according to officials at the school.The outbreak was declared on Friday by Alberta Health Services, and an update from the university said that 12 students, part of a cohort of 45 in the Theatre Arts program, have tested positive.The students who have tested positive are all isolating, the university said in a statement posted to its website.“All of the students in this cohort last attended face-to-face classes on campus October 23,” the statement read. “Upon first indication of a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, the university immediately moved to online delivery of all classes in the Theatre Arts program.

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Mill Woods care home outbreak grows, COVID-19 case count now at 98

COVID-19 outbreak at the Shepherd’s Care Millwoods Long Term Care Centre has swelled to 98 cases, with 60 of those cases found in residents on the facility’s 3rd floor.Another patient died this week, bringing the total patients who have passed away from the virus to eight.Twenty-one residents have recovered from the virus, meaning there are still 31 residents with active cases.“This quick recovery time, along with our successful containment of the outbreak to the 3rd floor, is a result of the swift and decisive action we took in the early days of the pandemic,” said Shepherd’s Care in a statement on its website.

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Possible new COVID-19 restrictions in Edmonton likely won’t look like the old ones

restrictions in Edmonton may get stricter.“It’s unfortunate,” Boyd said. “We would like to see a little more light at the end of the tunnel and not see the target continuously move back.”Boyd runs the Starlite Room, a live music venue in downtown Edmonton.

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Edmonton to begin dismantling shared streets installed to encourage physical distancing

physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.Temporary shared streets were introduced in several areas around the city in April and May. They were set up particularly in high-density neighbourhoods as a way for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists to share the roads and safely spread out as more people got outside over the spring and summer months.

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Edmonton seeing 97% compliance rate on mandatory masks: city

COVID-19 pandemic.In his update to councillors, interim city manager Adam Laughlin said compliance of the bylaw on public transit is at about 96 per cent, compliance in vehicles for hire is about 93 per cent, compliance within public spaces is 99 per cent and compliance within community and recreation facilities is 97 per cent.The compliance rate is up from about 80 per cent a week into the program.

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85 additional cases of COVID-19 in Alberta Tuesday, over half of them recorded in the Edmonton zone

COVID-19 in the province Tuesday, where 85 additional cases and three new deaths were recorded.Two men in their 70s in the Calgary zone, as well as one woman in her 80s in the North zone, died from COVID-19, although none were in continuing care centres. A total of 216 Albertans have now died due to the novel coronavirus.The majority of new cases were in the Edmonton zone on Tuesday, with 49 new positives recorded.

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Another COVID-19 death reported at Good Samaritan Southgate brings fatalities to 23

Good Samaritan Southgate Care Centre has died related to the facility’s ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.On Sunday, the centre said the number of residents who have died due to COVID-19 has now reached 23 — one additional death since the numbers were last reported on Friday.The outbreak at Good Samaritan is now considered the deadliest care centre outbreak in Alberta.

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Edmonton reopening 4 indoor swimming pools by appointment only

City taking COVID-19 precautions as Edmonton rec centres get set to reopen Recreation centre staff members are making a number of changes to comply with COVID-19 public health recommendations. Online booking will allow the city to facilitate social distancing by limiting the number of swimmers in the pool at one time.The city is also implementing one-way traffic flows at pool entrances and exits, extra cleaning protocols in public areas and capping lane swims to one person per lane.

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COVID-19 budget projections show grimmer story for City of Edmonton

COVID-19 are worse than projected in the spring. That’s because some services are starting up at a fuller rate than originally thought.The best-case scenario then was a reduction of revenue of $93.5 million.

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Coronavirus: Edmonton aims to close EXPO Centre drop-in day shelter by August

the Edmonton EXPO Centre opened its doors to daytime drop-in for Edmonton’s homeless, the city and its partners are aiming to end operations at the site before the beginning of August.The number of people using the EXPO drop-in during the day remains high. According to the City of Edmonton, as of June 23, 634 people were counted at the EXPO Centre that day.“We are working diligently to develop coordinated system-wide services for individuals experiencing homelessness once EXPO has closed,” said Adrienne Cloutier, a communications advisor with the City of Edmonton.“We know the more complex need of individuals experiencing homelessness can be better supported by permanent support housing solutions in the longer term,” said Cloutier, adding

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2020 Edmonton International Fringe Festival cancelled over COVID-19 pandemic

One of Edmonton’s largest and most popular summer festivals has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Edmonton businesses grapple with news that pandemic restrictions will last months

It took years to make 124 Street in downtown Edmonton the vibrant walk it has become but since the COVID-19 pandemic began, businesses along the stretch and across the city have been forced to close.

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First response during the reality of COVID-19

The world may be at somewhat of a standstill, but life continues for many, with first responders still busy with calls amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Unsure when, Scott Milanovich ready for 1st training camp as Edmonton Eskimos’ coach

When Scott Milanovich was announced as the next head coach of the Edmonton Eskimos he said he was excited to be a head coach again and exited to start calling plays again as an offensive coordinator.

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Keeping cultured through COVID-19: Edmonton music, comedy, improv shows switch to live stream

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a stream of arts cancellations in Edmonton, after the province declared a state of emergency last week and cancelled gatherings of 50 people or more.

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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