Tag Archives: Health
The Coverall Shop develops antimicrobial face mask to help stop virus spread
A local Red Deer business has developed a new face mask in hopes of helping to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the community. The Coverall Shop has launched online sales for a new BioSmart antimicrobia...
May 06, 2020 (The Coverall Shop)
Health Canada says follow instruction when using home cleaning and sanitizing products
Health Canada is warning Canadians about the risks of improperly using hand sanitizers, disinfectants, household cleaning products and bleaches, and reminding them to always read and follow the direct...
May 06, 2020 rdnewsNOW file photo
Red Deer sees another COVID-19 recovery, active cases now 4
Alberta is reporting 70 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total to 5,963.In Red Deer, the number of COVID-19 cases remains 36, but there is an additional recovery reported. This means t...
May 06, 2020
Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for May 6
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 06, 2020
$4.5M investment to expand Alberta's COVID-19 testing capacity
The provincial government says a $4.5-million investment in new virus detecting equipment and technology will help strengthen Alberta's COVID-19 response. The funding announced on Tuesday includes a $...
May 05, 2020 (Photo: The Canadian Press)
COVID-19 case numbers remain same in Red Deer and Central zone
Alberta is reporting 57 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total to 5,893.In Red Deer, the number of COVID-19 cases remains 36, and the number of active cases in the city is remains five. ...
May 05, 2020
Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for May 5
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 05, 2020
Cyclist pedalling 24 hours to support Red Deer Regional Health Foundation
An avid local cyclist is putting his passion to use in support of the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. Jason Ezeard is riding his bike for a total of 24 hours - 12 hours on Tuesday and 12 more on ...
May 05, 2020 Jason
Ezeard (Photo supplied)
National chief calls COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatchewan alarming
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says an outbreak of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan's far north is alarming.Perry Bellegarde notes there's been a steady rise in cases mainly from in and a...
May 05, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
Lacombe city council stays out of doctors' dispute with province
Lacombe city council has chosen not to weigh in on the ongoing dispute between Alberta doctors and the provincial government. Last week, council defeated a motion directing administration to send a le...
May 05, 2020