Man in his 20s among 5 new Alberta COVID-19 deaths, 113 new cases reported Thursday On Thursday, the province recorded 113 new cases of the novel coronavirus and five new deaths, including a man in his 20s from the Edmonton zone — the second time an Albertan in their 20s has died from the disease.As of Thursday, there were 1,494 active cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, a number that Hinshaw addressed as “still a concerning total” despite being lower than the day before.

Province to start offering flu vaccine to vulnerable Albertans by Oct. 13 As testing continues across the province, Hinshaw announced.

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Bucks get Serge Ibaka; Donte DiVincenzo out in 4-team trade

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Bucks traded for center Serge Ibaka from the Los Angeles Clippers in a four-team trade that also includes the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings.To complete the deal, the Bucks traded guard Donte DiVincenzo to the Kings and forwards Rodney Hood and Semi Ojeleye to the Clippers. Milwaukee has also acquired a second-round draft pick from Sacramento, a second-round draft pick from Detroit and cash considerations from Los Angeles.In his 13th season, Ibaka is a three-time All-NBA Defensive First Team selection who has appeared in 884 career games (695 starts) with the Thunder, Magic, Raptors and Clippers.

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Crystal Hefner Opens Up About Her Mental Health Journey

Crystal Hefner has shared a new update in her mental health journey.

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COVID-19: 867 people in B.C. hospitals who have tested positive, 138 in critical care

B.C. health officials release a written report Thursday, Feb. 10, with the latest COVID-19 case numbers. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has analysis.

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What is Galentine’s Day? Everything to know about the popular holiday

Valentine’s Day. Some believe the holiday is just a marketing tactic spread by greeting card companies or is only for people who are romantically involved.Cue the solution to those worries: Galentine’s Day. But what is this unofficial holiday, who can celebrate the occasion and when is it? Gather up your gal pals, and find out the details below.According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, Galentine’s Day is a "day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends." Essentially, the meaning of Galentine’s Day is Valentine’s Day for your gals.

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Remote schooling means snow days could become optional in NJ

MONTCLAIR, N.J. - Many New Jersey children may soon have to experience snow days from the inside looking out if some state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle get their way.Legislation before the state would give school districts the option of using snow days during inclement weather. But if the districts choose not to take a snow day, then the day away from the physical school building would be a remote learning day and it would count toward the state's 180-day education requirement.There's no denying that the unfettered joy of waking up to word of a snow day is a rite of passage for many kids.

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Ontario freezes funds from GiveSendGo trucker convoy fundraiser

The Ontario government says it has successfully petitioned a court to freeze access to millions of dollars donated through online fundraising platform GiveSendGo to the convoy protesting COVID-19 restrictions in Ottawa and at several border crossings.

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Councillor in northern Alberta county shares Facebook post asking people not to get tested for coronavirus

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Health experts have stressed the importance of testing in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and noted it’s also a way of identifying asymptomatic cases, where people don’t exhibit symptoms of the illness.Although Premier Jason Kenney, Health Minister Tyler Shandro and the province’s chief medical officer of health, Dr.

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Alberta records 418 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend

The province’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Monday that Alberta recorded 105 new cases on Friday, 173 new cases on Saturday and 140 new cases on Sunday. Julia Wong has more.

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Number of COVID-19 cases in Alberta schools ‘isn’t surprising’: Hinshaw

The number of COVID-19 cases in Alberta schools is rising, but Dr. Deena Hinshaw says given the rise we’ve seen in cases across the province, that isn’t surprising.

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Alberta saw 418 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death over the weekend

Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces 418 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death between Sept. 11 and Sept. 13, 2020.

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‘To get our economy restarted, we cannot ignore COVID-19’: Hinshaw

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw responds to questions about COVID-19 testing and reopening the economy safely.

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Alberta reports 42 COVID-19 cases at 35 schools since reopening

Dr. Deena Hinshaw updates the COVID-19 situations at Alberta schools since reopening, including three additional outbreaks.

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw to update Alberta’s COVID-19 situation Monday afternoon

COVID-19 on Monday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to provide the update in Edmonton at 3:30 p.m.

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COVID-19: Alberta updates guidelines for singing and musical instruments

Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces Alberta has updated its COVID-19 guidelines for singing and musical instruments.

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Alberta COVID-19 update: Sept. 11, 2020

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, provides an update on the province’s COVID-19 numbers for Sept. 11, 2020.

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Dr. Hinshaw explains COVID-19’s effects on the body

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw lays out what is known about COVID-19 and its effects.

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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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Man in his 20s among 5 new Alberta COVID-19 deaths, 113 new cases reported Thursday

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health said Thursday that COVID-19 outbreaks at three schools consist of two infected people in each school with no evidence of wider transmission. She also announced a man in his 20s was among five new deaths.

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COVID-19 outbreaks declared in 2 Calgary schools

COVID-19 outbreaks have been declared in two Calgary schools. As Lauren Pullen reports, Dr. Deena Hinshaw has stressed none of the cases saw people contract the illness inside schools.

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Alberta confirms first 3 COVID-19 outbreaks in schools

Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces the first three outbreaks of COVID-19 within Alberta schools.

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Alberta finds 1 retrospective case of COVID-19 in study

Dr. Deena Hinshaw discusses the finding of a retrospective study looking at test samples from before the first official case of COVID-19 in Alberta.

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COVID-19: Alberta reopens indoor saunas and hot tubs

Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces Alberta will allow the reopening of indoor hot tubs and saunas in the province.

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Alberta parents and students to be notified of COVID-19 cases in schools by letter or phone: Hinshaw

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, discusses the online reporting of COVID-19 cases in schools and why it should not be the first form of notification for those most directly affected.

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Hinshaw says it’s not possible to see COVID-19 trajectory without mandatory mask policies

Dr. Hinshaw discusses the effects of mandatory mask bylaws on Alberta COVID-19 numbers and where the current majority of cases are coming from.

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Alberta adds texting and auto-dialing system for COVID-19 testing notifications

Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces the addition of texting and auto-dialing expansion to Alberta’s COVID-19 test notification strategy.

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Alberta allows indoor whirlpools, hot tubs, dry saunas and steam saunas to re-open

green light for indoor whirlpools, indoor hot tubs, dry saunas and steam saunas to open.These facilities had been closed during the COVID-19 pandemic; in July, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said only outdoor hot tubs and whirlpools were permitted to open.

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Alberta’s chief medical officer of health to provide COVID-19 update Thursday afternoon

COVID-19 update on Thursday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m.

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Coronavirus: Parents, students concerned with crowding in Calgary school common areas

As more Alberta schools report single COVID-19 cases, province launches map tracking school outbreaks The physical distancing guidelines in Alberta schools are slightly different from other public, populated places in the province in that students aren’t required to maintain a two-metres distance from others while seated at their desks but they must wear a mask.In her COVID-19 update on Wednesday, chief medical officer of health Dr.

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New COVID-19 testing centre opens at Edmonton EXPO Centre

Another COVID-19 testing site opened Wednesday in Edmonton. As Kendra Slugoski explains, the EXPO Centre site has the capacity to collect 5,000 swabs per day, but Dr. Deena Hinshaw says there are delays in getting back results.

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Alberta launches map tracking COVID-19 outbreaks in schools

Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced Wednesday the Alberta government is launching a new online map listing every school where there have been two or more COVID-19 cases within a 14-day period and where the disease could have spread in the school.

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Hinshaw explains why there are discrepancies about COVID-19 cases in Alberta schools

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, explains that some schools are prematurely announcing possible cases of COVID-19, causing a discrepancy within the numbers throughout the province.

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Alberta launches online map showcasing schools at risk of COVID-19 transmission

Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces the launch of an online map showcasing schools where there two or more cases of COVID-19 in a 14-day period and where the disease could have been acquired or transmitted.

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Alberta continues to work on shrinking wait times for COVID-19 test results

Dr. Deena Hinshaw updates the province’s work on reducing wait times for COVID-19 test results.

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Formal restrictions unlikely in Alberta as transmission mostly happening outside business environment: Hinshaw

Alberta’s top doctor, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, says the information shows most COVID-19 transmissions are happening in social settings and not businesses, so formal public health restrictions are not likely.

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Hinshaw asks for patience as schools and health-care officials learn to deal with COVID-19

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw is asking for patience as both the health-care system and the province’s schools learn to deal with COVID-19, investigations and notification of positive cases.

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Reports of crowded hallways at Alberta schools ‘concerning’ to Dr. Hinshaw

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, responds to reports of close contacts and a lack of social distancing in common areas in the province’s schools.

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Alberta’s chief medical officer of health to provide COVID-19 update Wednesday afternoon

COVID-19 situation in Alberta on Wednesday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is set to speak at 3:30 p.m.

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Hinshaw writes open letter to parents as COVID-19 cases rises

Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw is reaching out to parents as students throughout the province return to school. Bindu Suri has details on an open letter Hinshaw has written.

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Alberta COVID-19 cases rise to May levels; Hinshaw says ‘absolutely critical’ to stay home if sick

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province’s chief medical health officer, said she’s concerned with the rise in COVID-19 case numbers across the province.

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Hinshaw discusses why AHS doesn’t announce single COVID-19 cases in schools to the public

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, explains why Alberta Health Services is not naming individual schools with single cases of COVID-19.

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‘We have to learn to live with COVID’: Hinshaw defends Alberta back-to-school plan

Dr. Deena Hinshaw says the current COVID-19 situation in schools is not unexpected and that Albertans need to balance the risks of exposure with the risk of keeping children at home.

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‘We will continue evaluating our approach’: Hinshaw on COVID-19 cases in Alberta schools

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, issues a statement after numerous COVID-19 cases in the province’s schools were reported.

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Hinshaw provides COVID-19 numbers for Labour Day weekend in Alberta

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, provides the latest COVID-19 data for the Labour Day long weekend, including five additional deaths from the disease.

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COVID-19 outbreak linked to Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton

Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces a COVID-19 outbreak at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton.

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‘School will reflect the transmission in the community’: Hinshaw discusses COVID-19 transmission in Alberta

Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains how reducing COVID-19 transmission in the community will also reduce the risk of transmission within Alberta schools.

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Parents should receive COVID-19 information from school, not social media: Hinshaw

Dr. Deena Hinshaw says parents in Alberta should not be receiving information on COVID-19 from social media but rather directly from schools. She adds that the province is working on a website.

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw to update Alberta’s long weekend COVID-19 numbers Tuesday

COVID-19 situation in the province Tuesday afternoon.The province no longer updates numbers on the weekends or on holidays, so Tuesday’s update at 3:30 p.m. is expected to include numbers from Friday, Saturday, Sunday and the holiday Monday.The update will be streamed live at the top of this post.

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‘COVID-19 does not take holidays’: Hinshaw asks Albertans to remain vigilant over Labour Day weekend

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, offers advice to stay COVID-19-free over the Labour Day long weekend.

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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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