Health

Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for May 25

Alberta's chief medical officer of health and other officials will give an update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:3...

May 25, 2020

Despite warm weather, Trudeau urges people to keep safe outdoors from COVID-19

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians have a responsibility to themselves and to the people around them to follow public health rules to slow the spread of COVID-19. He also says that ...

May 25, 2020

Online workshops help parents with young picky eaters make mealtimes easier

RED DEER - Parents of young children who may be facing challenges with young picky eaters can learn valuable strategies and tips for making mealtimes happy times for the whole family through a free, o...

May 25, 2020

Minds behind pandemic predicting algorithm already thinking about future beyond COVID-19

OTTAWA - The Canadian researcher who was among the first to predict the deadly spread of COVID-19 says the world needs to change the way it monitors for and reacts to disease outbreaks. Dr. Kamran Kha...

May 25, 2020

Fewer than 1,000 active COVID-19 cases in Alberta

Alberta now has fewer than 1,000 active cases of COVID-19.The latest numbers released Wednesday afternoon by Alberta Health show there are 970 active cases in the province and 5,637 recoveries.Alberta...

May 20, 2020

COVID-19: All Canadians should wear face masks to protect others when in public, Tam says

Canada's public health experts are now fully recommending Canadians wear non-medical face masks in public when they aren't sure they will be able to keep their distance from others.Dr. Theresa Tam sai...

May 20, 2020

Alberta announces increased measures for airports and returning travellers

Alberta is strengthening public health measures for international travellers arriving at the province's two major international airports.Travellers arriving at the Calgary or Edmonton international fr...

May 20, 2020

Learn how to manage stress in challenging times

EDMONTON - Albertans looking for ways to identify and manage stress are invited to join Transform Your Stress: The Resilience Advantage - Strategies for Managing Stress in Challenging Times, a free on...

May 20, 2020

Alberta investing $170M to help seniors, long-term care facilities with COVID-19

The provincial government is investing more than $170 million aimed at keeping residents and staff in long-term care, designated supportive living facilities and seniors lodges safe from COVID-19.Heal...

May 19, 2020

Active COVID-19 cases in Alberta nearly down to 1,000

The number of people in hospital in Alberta because of COVID-19 continues to go down. As of Tuesday, 61 people in the province are in hospital due to the virus, four fewer than Monday, including eight...

May 19, 2020