Health

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care with COVID-19

LONDON - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened Monday, just a day after he was admitted for what were s...

Apr 06, 2020 Associated Press File Photo

Group calls for closure of B.C.-Alberta border to limit spread of COVID-19

CRANBROOK, B.C. - The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is calling on B.C.'s Provincial Health Officer to take stronger measures to slow the spread of COVID-19."As a region, we are united in o...

Apr 06, 2020 Hwy 3 sign in the Crowsnest Pass near the B.C.-Alberta border. (Lethbridge News Now)

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Non-medical masks can keep people with COVID-19 from spreading it, Tam says

OTTAWA - Wearing a simple cloth mask is a way for someone who might have COVID-19 without realizing it to avoid spreading the illness to others, Canada's top public-health doctor said Monday.Dr. There...

Apr 06, 2020

Trudeau provides COVID-19 update for April 6

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will share his latest update on the federal government's response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.Trudeau is to speak during a news conference scheduled to...

Apr 06, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shown speaking during a media conference on March 27 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Save-On-Foods launches $1 million campaign to feed kids in need across Western Canada

Save-On-Foods has committed $500,000 toward their $1 million fundraising goal aimed at giving kids easier access to school meal supports during the COVID-19 pandemic.With an estimated one in five scho...

Apr 03, 2020

Operators insist Red Deer's overflow homeless shelters safe to use during pandemic

The operators of Red Deer's overflow homeless shelters say they have everything they need to ensure public health measures are being followed to help prevent any spread of COVID-19.Criticism poured in...

Apr 02, 2020 A look inside the new temporary homeless shelter being operated by Safe Harbour during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Supplied photo)

COVID-19 outbreaks at nine continuing care centres in Alberta: Hinshaw

Alberta's chief medical officer has announced 97* new cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total to 968.Dr. Deena Hinshaw says there has also been two more deaths in the province, a man in ...

Apr 02, 2020

Lacombe Ford offering free errand services for residents in isolation

Lacombe Ford is lending a helping hand to those who need one during these trying times.The dealership is offering an errand service, free of charge to local residents. If anyone needs groceries picked...

Apr 02, 2020

Alberta shares COVID-19 update for April 2

Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a news conference scheduled to begin at 3:30 ...

Apr 02, 2020

Parking at Alberta hospitals made temporarily free

Starting Friday, April 3, there will be no fee for healthcare workers or the general public to park at Alberta Health Services (AHS) facilities.Many health-care workers and physicians are working from...

Apr 02, 2020 Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)