COVID-19 in Alberta and Saskatchewan is at a point where “extraordinary measures” are needed to calm the surges, the Canadian Medical Association says.In a news release Wednesday morning, Dr.
Katharine Smart, president of the group, said the spikes in both provinces are “heartbreaking” and that we’re “now in a situation where it’s all hands on deck to address the state of crisis.”“Any and all measures available must be applied to curb the rate of mortality, support workers, and start addressing the consequences of patients’ whose care is now on hold indefinitely,” Smart said.“This is a time for courageous action, and for politics to step out of the way of needed collaboration.” Alberta to add hospitals, clinics to Bill 1 to protect health.