Tag Archives: Health
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
Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for May 19
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 19, 2020
Lacombe County announces Municipal COVID-19 Relaunch Plan
Lacombe County has announced its Municipal COVID-19 Relaunch Plan intended to guide their "return to normal" for facilities, amenities and service levels.Officials say that since mid-March the county'...
May 19, 2020
New advice line supports Albertans with disabilities
CALGARY - Alberta Health Services has launched a Rehabilitation Advice Line for Albertans over the age of 18 living with disabilities in the community.The Alberta-only service - available by calling t...
May 19, 2020
Wolf Creek Public Schools nutrition grant thrives during pandemic
Schools across Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) are doing what they can to help boost local Food Banks and organizations finding greater need through the COVID-19 pandemic. As in-school classes have b...
May 19, 2020