Dr. Deena Hinshaw said variants now make up about 18 per cent of active COVID-19 cases in Alberta, a jump from nine per cent of all active cases two weeks ago.

Percentage of COVID-19 variant cases on the rise in Alberta The provincial positivity rate and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 also increased Tuesday, with a positivity rate of 6.6 per cent and 290 people in hospital for COVID-19, 53 of whom were in intensive care.On Wednesday morning, the province announced a milestone had been reached when it comes to vaccinations.

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Those opposed to vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 measures gathered near the Pacific Highway truck crossing Saturday – where police say convoy vehicles broke through RCMP barricades. Paul Johnson reports.

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Kate Garraway reveals the heartbreaking conversations she has with husband Derek after he was struck down by covid

KATE Garraway has revealed the heartbreaking conversations she has with her husband Derek since Covid made him struggle to communicate. The Good Morning Britain presenter admits her other half is still unable to speak, but they still have a "deep connection" and have found a "new way" to love each other. Asked whether they can have conversations, Kate tells You: "Not really.

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Barry Manilow tunes fail to dislodge NZ protesters

Cyclone Dovi caused power outages, mudslides and evacuations across New Zealand, but neither the storm nor the music of Barry Manilow could dislodge anti-vaccine protesters camped outside parliament.

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Kate Garraway has learnt to love Derek in 'new way' following horrific Covid battle

Good Morning Britain anchor Kate Garraway has revealed she has found a "new way" to love her husband Derek Draper. The former political lobbyist, 54, has been suffering side effects from coronavirus, having contracted the virus back in March 2020, subsequently becoming the UK's longest hospital inpatient before being discharged one year later.

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Sri Lanka’s Sirisena hopes for a Korean unification during World Summit 2022

Seoul (News 1st); Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has called on the world to pledge to not be warmongers and war criminals but peacemakers and sacrifice in whatever way required to benefit humanity forever with bestowed peace.Sirisena was speaking at the World Summit 2022 (Summit for Peace on the Korean Peninsula) in Seoul, South Korea.World Summit 2022 (Summit for Peace on the Korean Peninsula) gathered world leaders and a worldwide virtual audience around topics related to peaceful reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula.It featured keynote speakers from around the world on a range of topics related to the peaceful reconciliation of the Korean Peninsula. Many speakers are from the 157 countries that have diplomatic ties with both North and South Korea.“The experiences in the unification of Germany and Vietnam show how two contrasting political ideologies could positively merge.

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Edmonton lawyer weighs in on ramifications of injunction granted to city for downtown convoys

Protests in communities across the country have been loud. In an effort to try and stop ongoing honking horns in Edmonton, a temporary injunction was granted to the city.

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Rylan Clark shares health update after he's rushed to hospital with mystery illness

Rylan Clark has shared an update on his health after revealing he had been taken to hospital earlier this week.TV star Rylan, 33, posted a photo of himself and shared an update with fans on his social media channels on Saturday 12 February. X Factor star Rylan has previously sparked concern amongst fans as he revealed he had been on an "extended trip" to hospital. But, after returning home, Rylan posted a selfie showing the TV star wearing a white hoodie and sitting on his emerald green sofa with his thumb up towards the camera.

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Canadian protesters continue to occupy key trade bridge

Canadian demonstrators led by truckers angry over Covid-19 restrictions defied police and kept occupying a key bridge yesterday, while thousands more rallied in the capital as a two-week-old protest showed no signs of abating.

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Queen 'will return to work next week' suggesting she hasn't caught Covid

The Queen is scheduled to return to work next week, which suggests that she didn't catch Covid off her son Prince Charles after having afternoon tea with him a couple of days before he tested positive.Major concerns had been raised after The Queen and Charles had afternoon tea together at Windsor Castle two days before he tested positive for Covid.Many were concerned as Charles would typically greet his mother in public with both a kiss on the hand and a kiss on the cheek.After a long-anticipated nervous wait, it's understood that the Queen, who has been triple jabbed, is showing no symptoms and has submitted a negative result.In an exclusive chat with The Sun, Royal sources told that Her Majesty has a diary of engagements at Windsor Castle next week which she is expected to go ahead with, which is an indication that she doesn't have Covid.The jobs are believed to be video calls with ambassadors and dignitaries from her desk.

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Trucker protests: Demonstrators gather in Ottawa for 3rd weekend in a row

Day 16 of what the prime minister and police are calling an illegal occupation in our nation’s capital. All available officers are being deployed to enforce safety and to encourage protesters to leave, but the disruption continues.

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Fledgling Chapelhall FC are boosting players' mental health in county village

Chapelhall FC will kick their first league ball during the summer, having been borne of a hunger for the game in the village but, more importantly, to help struggling players with their mental health battles.

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Premier Kenney to join Dr. Hinshaw for Alberta’s COVID-19 update Thursday

Jason Kenney is set to be on hand for Thursday’s update on COVID-19 in Alberta.Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to provide the update at 3:30 p.m.

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More Alberta families faced with 24-day quarantine due to COVID-19 variants

Rise in COVID-19 cases, variants ‘a wake-up call for all Albertans,’ Kenney says “Because it’s the U.K. variant, (Alberta Health Services) is obviously playing the safe side… We were told it’s very contagious,” Zeia’s father, Arnel Ayuno, told Global News.Here’s why their quarantine period is so long:Normally, when someone tests positive for COVID-19, they can relatively safely isolate in their own home by using a separate bedroom and bathroom.

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Rise in COVID-19 cases, variants ‘a wake-up call for all Albertans,’ Kenney says

COVID-19 cases in Alberta.Speaking in Lethbridge Wednesday afternoon, the premier said Albertans should be concerned about the recent spike in cases of COVID-19, particularly variant cases of the virus.“We are very close to the end of this thing and we should be very concerned about the new variant-driven growth in cases,” Kenney said.“It will start significantly to show up in our hospitals, there is no doubt about that.“I will have more to say about exactly that tomorrow with Dr. Hinshaw.” 576 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Alberta Tuesday, including 332 variant cases On Tuesday, Alberta recorded its highest single-day number of variant cases of COVID-19 to date with 332 new cases identified.

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Kenney says he’s been told youth sports could be linked to ‘worrisome signs’ of COVID-19 transmission in Alberta

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576 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Alberta Tuesday, including 332 variant cases

COVID-19 on Tuesday and four additional deaths as a result of the disease.The new cases came after more than 8,000 tests were completed, putting the province’s positivity rate at about 7.7 per cent, according to the chief medical officer of health.Of the new cases, 332 — or 57.6 per cent — were variants of concern. Variant cases of COVID-19 now make up 29.8 per cent of active cases in Alberta.

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Alberta considering more COVID-19 restrictions but no decisions yet: Hinshaw

Dr. Deena Hinshaw says many people are feeling frustrated or tired of COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta and are not following safety measures, so officials are looking at what might help reduce the risk of spread if tighter rules are needed.

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Alberta temporarily pauses use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in those under 55

Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces Alberta will follow Health Canada and other provinces and pause the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in those under 55 following reports of rare blood clots in Europe.

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Edmonton begins ‘Reimagine’ plan to recover from COVID-19 financial hit

City of Edmonton is beginning the first stage of its so-called Reimagine plan in an attempt to recover from the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.The plan was first revealed in July and was designed to look at ways to continue building a healthy, prosperous city, while working to balance the budget.

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Dr. Hinshaw expected to announce new age guidelines for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Dr. Deena Hinshaw has a news conference scheduled for 2:15 p.m. Monday, when the chief medical officer of health is expected to announce a pause on Alberta’s AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine program for those under the age of 55.

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Alberta Health confirms 644 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths on Sunday

COVID-19 cases and three additional deaths connected to the disease on Sunday.The deaths were a man in his 60s in the Edmonton zone, a woman in her 80s in the Calgary zone and a woman in her 70s in the North zone.

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Alberta Health confirms 668 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death on Saturday

COVID-19 cases and one additional death from the disease on Saturday: a woman in her 80s with comorbidities linked to the outbreak at Churchill Manor in the Edmonton zone.The province now has 7,366 active cases, 136,350 recoveries and 1,980 deaths.As of Saturday, the Calgary zone has 3,407 active cases, the Edmonton zone has 1,624, the North zone has 830, the South zone has 805 and the Central zone has 670. There are 30 cases in unknown zones.The province said 283 people are hospitalized, with 65 of them in ICU.The 668 new cases came from 11,522 tests, resulting in a provincial positivity rate of 5.7 per cent, according to Alberta Health.There are 283 people in hospital, including 65 in ICU.

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Alberta records 717 new COVID-19 cases Friday, including 325 variants

COVID-19 Friday, 325 of which were variant cases of concern — a new daily record for variant cases in the province.Variants made up 23.4 per cent of active cases in Alberta as of Friday. So far, Alberta has identified 2,626 total variant cases.Friday’s new cases came after about 13,300 tests were completed, putting the province’s positivity rate at 5.4 per cent.

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Will Alberta have COVID-19 restrictions added back? Here’s what officials have to say.

COVID-19 reopening plan, officials didn’t budge and kept the province in Step 2.Step 3 would have allowed things like indoor gatherings with restrictions and indoor team sports to resume, but officials cited rising case numbers, rising hospitalizations and further spread of COVID-19 variants as the reasoning behind not moving forward.

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Spike in Lethbridge cases has Alberta NDP calling for COVID-19 response plan

COVID-19 across Alberta begin to creep up for a third time, an area of southern Alberta is seeing a sharp increase that has the Opposition NDP calling for a response plan.“Three weeks ago, on Feb. 25th, Lethbridge had 19 active cases.

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Hinshaw says each COVID-19 metric tells a different story when considering more restrictions in Alberta

Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains why there is not a benchmark COVID-19 metric being measured when it comes to considering additional restrictions in Alberta.

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Alberta identifies 764 new COVID-19 cases, 191 variant cases on Thursday

Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw reveals 764 new cases of COVID-19 were identified in the province on Thursday.

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Alberta has spent more than $15M on COVID-19 awareness campaigns

COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the Alberta government has spent $15.4 million on COVID-19-related public messaging.According to the government, that money has gone to a six-phase campaign designed to inform residents on the latest information around public health measures as well as sub-campaigns to promote things like mental health resources, supports for seniors, regional ads aimed at specific communities, promotion of COVID-testing resources, promotion of the provincial contact-tracing app, promotion of isolation supports, supporting local businesses and the vaccine campaign.

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Hinshaw explains why firefighters are not included in Phase 2B of COVID-19 vaccination program

Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains why firefighters were not included in Phase 2B of Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccination programs, despite police officers and EMTs being included.

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Dr. Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update Thursday afternoon

Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to provide another COVID-19 update for Albertans on Thursday afternoon.The province’s chief medical officer of health is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m.

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Alberta records first 2 cases of Brazil COVID-19 variant due to community spread

Alberta has recorded its first community transmission cases of the COVID-19 variant discovered in Brazil. Julia Wong has the details from Dr. Deena Hinshaw’s Wednesday update.

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Health Canada adding warning about blood clots to AstraZeneca vaccine: Hinshaw

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw says Health Canada is adding a warning to the AstraZeneca vaccine after a small number of people reported blood clots in the brain two weeks after receiving the vaccine.

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Alberta identifies first community spread cases of P.1 COVID-19 variant

Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Wednesday the province saw its first community spread of the P1 COVID-19 variant, first identified in Brazil, in two cases.

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Hinshaw does not rule out increased COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw isn’t ruling out increasing restrictions in the province if spread escalates and pressure on the health-care system grows.

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Hinshaw reminds Albertans there is still risk of COVID-19 transmission outside

While clarifying socializing outside is safer than inside, Dr. Deena Hinshaw reminded Albertans the risk of COVID-19 transmission still exists.

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Calgary scientist who studied COVID-19 survives virus, inspiring others

One year later: Some of the 1st Albertans to experience COVID-19 share thoughts His nurse came to his bedside following his recovery to share the staff’s perspective.“She took hold of my hand and said: ‘We tried our level best to save your life. There were moments when we all lost hope that you would survive’.

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Organizations impacted by COVID-19 restrictions react to Alberta not easing public health measures

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‘We cannot take the risk of easing any measures’: Hinshaw explains decision to not ease more COVID-19 restrictions yet

Dr. Deena Hinshaw offers a statement about Alberta deciding not to ease more COVID-19 restrictions yet.

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Alberta identifies 456 new COVID-19 cases, 110 variants of concern on Monday

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces the province identified 456 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday during her pandemic update.

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Will Alberta further ease COVID-19 restrictions on Monday?

Step 3 of a government plan to gradually ease COVID-19 restrictions.Step 3 is based on a benchmark of Alberta having fewer than 300 COVID-19 hospitalizations and declining.As of Sunday, the provincial government was reporting 5,971 active cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, with 282 people being cared for in hospital, including 47 people in intensive care.

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Alberta reports 555 new COVID-19 cases, 2 additional deaths on Sunday

COVID-19 cases and two more deaths from the disease on Sunday.The province said 282 people were in hospital, with 47 of those individuals in intensive care.The province now has 5,971 active cases, 134,000 recoveries and 1,963 deaths.As of Sunday, the Calgary zone has 2,465 active cases, the Edmonton zone has 1,374, the North zone has 778, the South zone has 762 and the Central zone has 575.

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Alberta reports 556 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths on Saturday

Alberta hospitality industry requests inclusion in next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations The 556 new cases came from 9,979 tests, resulting in a provincial positivity rate of 5.2 per cent, according to Alberta Health.As of March 19, Alberta Health confirmed 99 new cases of the B.1.1.7 (U.K.) variant. There were no new B.1.351 (South African) or P.1 (Brazilian) variant cases confirmed over the previous 24 hours.

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Alberta engineer suggests province adopt federal COVID-19 contact tracing app

COVID-19, the app is not being used the way it was intended.Contact tracing is critical in fighting against the virus and Calgary engineer Ziad Fazel said Alberta’s tracing app, ABTraceTogether, has been a failure.“I think the Alberta app should be thrown in the garbage and I think the province should do what was promised last summer, which is move over from the Alberta app to the federal app,” Fazel said.The app has been under fire since it launched in May. This week, Global News reached out to Alberta Health for updated contact tracing numbers but not none were made available.According to the most recent numbers released on Jan.

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