Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. (Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation)
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Doctors say more restrictions needed to reduce spread of COVID-19 in Alberta
Apr 7, 2021 | 12:58 PM
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EDMONTON – Several doctors from Calgary and Edmonton say public health restrictions introduced by the Alberta government will not be enough to reduce spread of COVID-19 during the province’s third wave.
Premier Jason Kenney brought back tougher restrictions yesterday that include shutting down indoor dining in restaurants and reducing retail capacity.
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Dr. James Talbot, co-chair of the COVID-19 committee with the Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association, says those measures won’t reduce the stress on hospitals and intensive care units.
