Alberta to reinstate COVID-19 contact tracing in schools In a letter sent Monday, Oct. 4, the section of emergency medicine of the Alberta Medical Association asked Jason Kenney and Jason Copping to “visit an Edmonton-area ICU as soon as possible to see it for yourselves.”The letter is signed by Dr.

Paul Parks, the head of emergency medicine for the Alberta Medical Association. Parks said in late September that major components of triage have already begun in Alberta, even though the protocol hasn’t officially been implemented.

Emergency doctor says some health triage has begun in Alberta: ‘People will suffer and will die’ Kenney, Copping, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange, chief medical officer of health Dr.

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced significant changes to its guidance for health professionals carrying out Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments across the UK.

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With declining Covid-19 cases, restrictions to be eased in Kerala, Mumbai soon

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COVID-19: Alberta doctors, mayors react to Kenney removing vaccine passport, restrictions

announced plans to lift COVID-19 restrictions in phases on Tuesday. COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight “It’s time for us to learn to live with COVID-19,” he said at a press conference, listing the challenges of the pandemic: disrupting livelihoods, dividing people and hurting mental health.“It’s time to let kids be kids.”Kenney said the restrictions exemption program has “outlived its useful purpose,” announcing that after Feb.

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COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight

Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine passport program will cease to exist when the clock strikes midnight on Feb. 9, and almost all public health restrictions will be lifted March 1 if the situation in hospitals continues to improve, Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday.

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Killer cop Wayne Couzens 'suffering badly' and 'seriously ill' with Covid in prison

Murderer Wayne Couzens has been placed in isolation after catching Covid in prison. The rapist cop who served as an officer for the Metropolitan Police force is currently serving a full life sentence for the murder of Sarah Everard.The 48-year-old is said to have caught the virus while serving time in HMP Frankland in Durham, with reports stating he is "seriously ill".Wayne is one of less than 20 prisoners in the Durham jail who have contracted Covid.It's been reported that a section of the prison has been closed off to stop the spread of the virus, with food and drink being left at the foot of the door of Wayne's isolated cell.A source told The Sun: "People have been talking about karma, but it looks like he will be OK.

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Suns hold off Sixers 114-109 for NBA-best 44th victory

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 08: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center on February 08, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User ex PHILADELPHIA - Devin Booker never tires of watching Chris Paul do his thing to lift Phoenix to big wins.Paul did his part for the Suns in back-to-back nights on the road against top teams in the East — first, Chicago and then Philadelphia — and gets to try it again next game in a rematch with the NBA champs."You’re a cold piece of work, CP3," Booker said.Booker scored 35 points and Paul had 16 points and 12 assists to lead the Suns to their NBA-high 44th win, 114-109 over the 76ers on Tuesday night.The Suns rallied from a 14-point deficit to win for the 14th time in 15 games, raising their record to 44-10.Up next this week for Phoenix, an NBA Finals rematch at home against the Bucks."Our goal is what everybody knows it is," coach Monty Williams said.

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Alberta ending vaccine passport program and other COVID-19 public health restrictions

Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta’s vaccine passport will end almost Tuesday at midnight and most other big COVID-19 health rules will be gone in three weeks from now. Dan Grummett, Tom Vernon and Morgan Black have team coverage on what is happening, how the health-care system is doing and how Albertans feel about the changes.

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Alberta restaurants, gyms have mixed feelings about scrapping vaccine passport

Starting Wednesday, Alberta restaurants, gyms and concert venues will no longer be required to ask for proof of vaccination. As Morgan Black explains, owners have mixed feelings about scrapping the restrictions exemption program.

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Alberta removes Restrictions Exemption Program effective at midnight: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces the Restrictions Exemption Program will end at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2022.

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Kenney: Turning public health policy into ‘political football’ not helpful

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responds to a question about municipalities and the provincial governments being on the same page when it comes to COVID-19 policy.

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Businesses can continue using COVID-19 QR codes as long as they are issued: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says businesses who want to continue to use the Alberta COVID-19 vaccination QR code are allowed to do so as long as they are issued.

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Restrictions Exemption Program has been ‘extremely tough’ on rural Alberta businesses: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney says the Restriction Exemption Program has been “extremely tough” on businesses in rural Alberta with low COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

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The COVID-19 trends that will decide B.C.’s path forward

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Philadelphia man accused of road rage shooting in Montgomery County

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Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw updates the COVID-19 situation in the province on Oct.14.

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Alberta launches app to scan COVID-19 proof-of-vaccine QR code

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces the launch of a government-supported verification app to check proof of COVID-19 vaccination with a QR code.

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Positive gains in Alberta’s COVID-19 fight ‘could all be lost overnight,’ premier warns ahead of Thanksgiving

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Officials are working on rollout plan for COVID-19 vaccines in children under 12: Alberta health minister

Alberta’s health minister, Jason Copping, announces officials are currently working on a rollout plan to vaccinate children under 12 for when the COVID-19 vaccines are approved for that age group.

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Alberta records 1,254 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths ahead of Thanksgiving long weekend

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw updates the COVID-19 situation in the province on Oct. 7, 2021.

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Enforcing COVID-19 restrictions in home settings ‘very difficult’: Hinshaw

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains why the government is allowing restaurants and sporting events to allow large gatherings over the Thanksgiving long weekend while families are limited under the restrictions.

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Alberta premier announces support for businesses implementing COVID-19 proof-of-vaccine program

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces the details of new supports for businesses who implement the COVID-19 restrictions exemption program.

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‘Please follow the rules in place’: Kenney pleads with Albertans ahead of Thanksgiving weekend

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney pleads with Albertans to follow COVID-19 health measures over the Thanksgiving long weekend while announcing a lowering of outdoor social gathering limits.

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Alberta Premier Kenney announces new measures to reduce COVID-19 spread at schools

Premier Jason Kenney announces new measures being rolled out to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in schools.

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Premier Jason Kenney announces the expansion of the third dose COVID-19 vaccine rollout program to more Albertans.

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Alberta education minister announces phased approach to reintroduction of COVID-19 notification at schools

Alberta’s Education Minister Adriana LaGrange explains the phased approach being put in place for the reintroduction of COVID-19 notifications at the province’s schools.

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Delay in COVID-19 contact notification at Alberta schools due to staffing: Hinshaw

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains why there was a delay in reintroducing contact notifications at schools in the province.

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COVID-19: Alberta Premier and health minister respond to letter requesting them to visit ICU

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Health Minister Jason Copping respond to a question asking if they will visit an ICU after doctors sent a letter requesting they do so.

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COVID-19: Edmonton Public Schools calls on province to implement ‘firebreak,’ temporarily shift to online learning

COVID-19. The board is asking for the shutdown of in-person learning for at least two weeks, until community transmission “has substantially reduced.” Alberta doctors plead with new health minister for ‘fire break’ lockdown amid 4th COVID-19 wave The school division does not have the jurisdiction to shift schools to online learning, that move must be approved by the province.

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Military aid for Alberta to arrive Monday; doctors say provincial ‘fire break’ is more impactful step

COVID-19: Edmonton doctor recounts calling woman to share her mom’s dying moments Just days after saying assistance offered to Alberta by the federal government and Newfoundland and Labrador was not immediately necessary, Premier Jason Kenney announced his province has now agreed to accept help as the health-care system is under “enormous pressure” because of the fourth wave of COVID-19.Kenney said eight to 10 staff from the Canadian Armed Forces will be coming, likely to CFB Edmonton, along with up to 20 trained staff from the Canadian Red Cross, who will likely be deployed to the hard-hit Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.He said his government is in the process of finalizing plans to bring in a medical team from Newfoundland, likely to

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Doctors urge Albertans to demand government release COVID-19 modelling

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Alberta Opposition urges Premier Jason Kenney to make sure all caucus members are vaccinated

Jason Kenney to make sure every member of his United Conservative caucus is vaccinate against COVID-19.Thomas Dang, the NDP’s deputy house leader, says anyone who is not vaccinated should be removed from caucus.I have just written to the Speaker and UCP to request we implement mandatory vaccinations for all MLAs and their staff.We can pass this policy immediately and are calling on Jason Kenney to direct his MLAs to lead by example and vote in favour.#ableg #yeg #yyc #yql #covid19ab pic.twitter.com/kfhcpkNIQU— Thomas Dang (@ThomasDangAB) September 30, 2021Dang says with Alberta hospitals overcrowded with infected patients, it’s imperative that political leaders set the right example and get their shots.

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Kenney announces new proof of COVID-19 vaccination policy for Alberta public servants

Premier Jason Kenney announces a new proof of COVID-19 vaccination policy for Alberta public service employees.

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COVID-19: Kenney says Alberta to accept help from feds, N.L as health system under ‘enormous pressure’

Jason Kenney announced Thursday that his province has now agreed to accept help as the health-care system is under “enormous pressure” because of the fourth wave of COVID-19.“We appreciate reciprocal offers,” Kenney said at a news conference, noting Alberta has offered assistance to other provinces during the COVID-19 pandemic as well and still has citizens from other province’s in its hospitals’ ICUs. Alberta records 34 new COVID-19 deaths, ICU admissions climb as Kenney discusses crisis with Trudeau Kenney said eight to 10 staff from the Canadian Armed Forces will be coming, likely to CFB Edmonton, along with up to 20 trained staff from the Canadian Red Cross, who will likely be deployed to the hard-hit Red Deer Regional Hospital.

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Alberta has seen ‘encouraging surge’ in COVID-19 vaccine uptake since $100 incentive launched: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says more than 180,000 Albertans have received their first COVID-19 vaccine shot since the province launched the $100 vaccine incentive program.

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Discussions about support from Newfoundland and Labrador for Alberta health care ongoing: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says talks with Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey over health-care support are ongoing.

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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney refused COVID-19 help from N.L. premier

COVID-19 wave as the health-care system teeters on the brink of collapse. Reality check: Comparing Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine uptake after $100 incentive and passport There are currently 20,513 active COVID-19 cases in Alberta, according to provincial data.

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Kenney rejects calls for ‘fire break’ lockdown as Alberta’s COVID-19 crisis deepens

As Alberta’s intensive care units continue to fill up with COVID-19 patients, doctors are pleading with the province to impose a ‘fire break’ lockdown. Heather Yourex-West explains why Premier Jason Kenney is resisting that, as one former ICU patient explains his regret at not getting vaccinated.

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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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