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23.11.2020 / 02:15

Despite no COVID-19 deaths reported Sunday, Alberta adds another record-breaking 1,584 cases

fourth consecutive day for the most COVID-19 cases reported in one day.On Sunday, the province saw 1,584 COVID-19 additional cases confirmed in Alberta.However, while Sunday marked a respite from fatalities with zero deaths, it followed what was a deadly week in the province. Alberta recorded its highest-single day of fatalities Monday with 20 deaths, and there were 70 deaths recorded from Nov.

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COVID-19 cases in staff members.The Next Act Pub, MEAT, and Pip said they were closing so all staff could be tested after two employees tested positive: one at Pip and one at MEAT.MEAT had announced it would be closing earlier in the week, while Pip and Next Act Pub posted their closures on Saturday. The restaurants have also halted their online ordering services.“Please be assured there is minimal to no risk for anyone who may have dined with us over the last while, according to AHS.”A post shared by MEAT (@meat_yeg)Pip said Saturday it was also shutting down after a staff member, who last worked during the day on Tuesday, Nov.

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Edmonton Mill Woods care centre COVID-19 outbreak adds 5 more cases over weekend

Alberta records 277 new cases of COVID-19, 1 additional death Friday There have been a total of 54 cases in residents and seven residents have died.The four additional staff cases bring the number of people who work at the centre who have caught the disease to 31, three of whom have recovered.

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Drop-in COVID-19 testing in Edmonton to move to Expo Centre

COVID-19 will be the Alberta Health Services assessment site at the Edmonton Expo Centre.Until now, drop-in testing was offered in south Edmonton at the assessment site on 28 Avenue. That site remains open, but will offer testing by appointment only.

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15 COVID-19 cases linked to Edmonton church outbreak ‘despite precautions’

COVID-19 cases have been linked to parishioners who attended services in late July and early August.Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, said Tuesday that the outbreak occurred even though the church followed public health guidelines.“Despite precautions being taken during in-person services, there are now 15 confirmed cases linked to the Bible Pentecostal Church in Edmonton,” Hinshaw said.“The church has about 150 members.

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City of Edmonton ends mask-exemption card distribution just 5 days after launch

City of Edmonton announced Wednesday that its mask-exemption cards would no longer be available at city recreation facilities, just five days after it was launched.The cards were handed out until 3 p.m. Wednesday at seven city-run recreation facilities, said a news release.“We trust that those with legitimate exemptions have been able to obtain a card up to this point,” said a news release from the city.

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No new COVID-19 cases identified at Good Samaritan Southgate since Aug. 2

COVID-19 outbreak, bringing the total number of residents who have died due to the virus to 27.However, officials with the centre said that it’s now been over a week since there was a positive case identified.The last positive case of COVID-19 identified at the facility was on Aug. 2, said Julie Williams, the director of communications for Good Samaritan Southgate.

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City of Edmonton offering mask bylaw exemption cards to those with conditions

city’s mandatory mask bylaw while in public spaces.According to Ward 3 City Coun. Jon Dziadyk, the exemption card program was officially launched this weekend at a series of recreation centres around the city.“What we have developed is a card system that will indicate to those challenging someone not wearing a mask that they indeed are exempt,” Dziadyk said Sunday.

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Edmonton residents 80% compliant with new mandatory mask bylaw, city says

Edmonton city council passes bylaw to mandate masks in all indoor public spaces The city said four out of five people were wearing face coverings.“We’re extremely pleased with how Edmontonians have embraced the new bylaw and are committed to helping keep their fellow citizens safe,” COVID-19 Task Force Chair David Aitken said.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Peace officers and city staff will continue to help people understand the new bylaw and the importance of facial coverings in slowing the spread of COVID-19.”Officers also were informing residents of the new Face Coverings Bylaw, handing out 680 masks and having 304 “education interactions,” according to the city.Public transit users were

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Good Samaritan Southgate care centre records another death, toll now 24

COVID-19 has been reported at Good Samaritan Southgate care centre in Edmonton, bringing the total number of fatalities related to that outbreak to 24.According to numbers released Tuesday, all 24 deaths recorded were residents. Currently, there are 42 active cases in residents at the facility and 14 residents who have recovered.

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Edmonton COVID-19 trend shows jump in active cases, more young people testing positive

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Edmonton and most of the people testing positive for the virus are under the age of 40, according to data from Alberta Health.Between March 17 to April 2, the peak of the first wave of the pandemic, 85 people aged 20-39 years old tested positive for COVID-19. Seventy-five people aged 40-59 also tested positive, and in the 60-years-old and up age range there were 61 cases.Then, all cases plummeted dramatically in Edmonton until recently.Between May 29 and June 14, there’s been a rebound that appears to be led by young people, with the number of 20-39 year old Edmontonians testing positive almost back to peak pandemic levels.

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Northwest Edmonton 7-Eleven employee tests positive for coronavirus

7-Eleven store in northwest Edmonton has tested positive for the coronavirus, leading to a warning from the company for those who visited the store.The store at 16703 100 St. N.W.

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Edmonton’s interim city manager is warning residents that recently reopened amenities could close again if users don’t obey public health orders related to the novel coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Edmonton closes sports fields, courts to meet physical distancing rules

The city announced Monday that additional sports fields and things like tennis and basketball courts would be closed to comply with the province’s public health orders.

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Coronavirus: Edmonton asked to address rubber glove-littering problem

Beverly resident Ben Johnson has had enough. He took a long stick so he wouldn’t have to touch the discarded rubber gloves with his hands as he cleaned up a significant area near Abbotsfield Mall.

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Coronavirus: Oilers Entertainment Group announces 139 temporary layoffs and pay cuts

The Oilers Entertainment Group announced Monday it temporarily laid off 139 employees and will roll back wages for all remaining staff working from home.

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Coronavirus: CFL and Edmonton Eskimos join rest of paused sports world

It came as no surprise Monday morning when the Canadian Football League joined the rest of the world of professional sports by announcing that training camps for the 2020 CFL season have been postponed indefinitely.

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‘My love language is giving to people’: How an Edmonton baker is giving a sweet surprise to seniors

Tanya Nafe owns Sweet Bouquets Cupcakes in Edmonton. On Monday, Nafe said she lost around $2,000 in cancelled orders and workshops due to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing her bakery to close. Faced with so many questions and not a lot of answers, she decided to sprinkle a little sweetness into the lives of others.

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Edmonton businesses launch ‘YEG Survival Kit,’ delivers local food to your door

A group of Edmonton businesses are hoping to keep afloat by bringing their products right to your door.

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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