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16.03.2023 / 02:57

Public health opinions in Alberta entrenched during COVID-19 pandemic, study says

COVID-19 pandemic is a window into how entrenched people have become over their views of the pandemic and resulting public health measures.“Early on, I think we saw that most people thought the government was doing about the right thing. Some thought it was too fast, some thought it was too slow.

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Potential unmarked graves found at St. Bernard’s Indian Residential School in northern Alberta

Editor’s note: This story initially said unmarked graves were found, but has been updated to say anomalies consistent with unmarked graves were found. Global News regrets the error.

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Alberta study finds telltale COVID-19 symptoms in kids are fever, loss of taste or smell and nausea

published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) found that one-third of children who tested positive for COVID-19 had no symptoms, but in those that did, loss of taste/smell, headache, fever and nausea/vomiting were most strongly associated with positive cases.Other flu-like symptoms — including cough, runny nose and sore throat — were the most prominent symptoms in positive cases, but the study suggests they couldn’t be used to accurately predict which cases were positive because they were also most prominent in COVID negative cases.

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Free admission for kids, college students this fall at U of A Botanic Garden

University of Alberta Botanic Garden is opening its gates to children and students for free this fall.“We know what a tough time families have been having, especially kids,” education co-ordinator Jennine Pedersen said. “We want the garden to be a space where they can come and explore nature.” University of Alberta Botanic Garden reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic Pedersen said while the move is temporary, it’s hoped one day to be permanent.“This is actually part of a larger dream we have,” she said.

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Alberta doctors warn some COVID-19 patients may see long-term health impacts

COVID-19 patients in Alberta continues to rise, and doctors say it is important for people to be aware of their bodies as there is more and more evidence some people may experience long-term health impacts from the disease.Dr.

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Alberta researchers genome sequence COVID-19 samples to track strains of virus, monitor spread

which is being backed by $40 million of federal funding. Similar work is being done around the world and the data is being shared publicly.The genome sequencing will take place at labs in the University of Calgary and University of Alberta, according to van Rooijen, and the rough target is to sequence 10,000 samples from the province.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Dr.

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Golden Bears football team loses season as U Sports cancels fall sports

U Sports canceled its fall season. That means no football, soccer, rugby, cross country running and field hockey.“If you know how it’s funded, you know this season couldn’t happen.

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Edmonton university students demand tuition freeze as remote learning continues into fall

On Wednesday, it was a bit of a homecoming for University of Alberta student Ajay Gill as he visited the now quiet campus to meet with Global News.

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University of Alberta develops virtual clinic to address COVID-19 pandemic

Scientists at the University of Alberta have developed a tool to help flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: University of Alberta-based non-profit ramping up production of ventilator drugs

A non-profit pharmaceutical organization that’s based out of the University of Alberta is ramping up its efforts to produce ventilator drugs in anticipation of possible shortages.

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University of Alberta researchers develop online tool to map COVID-19 data

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe, a group of researchers at the University of Alberta have developed an interactive online tool to help map the virus.

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UCP denies University of Alberta request for budget flexibility, planned layoffs will go forward despite COVID-19 crisis

University of Alberta president David Turpin said that despite attempts to work with the government to “reach an agreement,” mass layoffs due to the 2020 provincial budget will go forward, amid the COVID-19 crisis.

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U of A and NAIT students say new grading systems during COVID-19 pandemic is unfair

Students and faculty members at the University of Alberta (U of A) are demanding the university claw back its recently changed grading system.

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Post-secondary institutions in Alberta urge students to vacate residences over COVID-19 outbreak

The University of Alberta in Edmonton has taken drastic new measures to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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