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Health Matters: As more COVID-19 variants emerge, are Canadian labs doing enough to detect cases?

Health Matters January 21: As the coronavirus continues to evolve, more troubling variants are popping up in Canada — including 15 cases in Alberta. As Su-Ling Goh reports, some are …

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Alberta adds 669 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

Alberta has begun giving second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine with priority for residents in long-term care homes, and Dr. Deena Hinshaw said adjustments are being made on the fly …

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Supply chain expert says countries can learn lessons from COVID-19 vaccine rollout disruptions

Pfizer is upgrading its production facility and can’t deliver promised doses, so new COVID-19 vaccinations are on hold in Alberta. On Tuesday, we learned how much less Pfizer vaccine Canada …

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COVID-19 isolation, quarantine pay reinstated for Alberta registered nurses

Registered nurses in Alberta who need to isolate or quarantine because of COVID-19 exposure or illness will now be able to be paid for their time off, thanks to a …

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Alberta set to run out of COVID-19 vaccine; 1st dose appointments no longer offered

After Pfizer indicated last week it’s cutting back on COVID-19 vaccine deliveries due to production changes, Alberta is pausing appointments for people to get their first dose. Fletcher Kent has …

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Edmonton businesses question province’s relaxed restrictions decision

Alberta’s downward trend in COVID-19 cases has seen the province ease some restrictions, but it’s not easing all concerns. Businesses like hair salons and tattoo shops can re-open, leaving some …

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Critical care physician prescribes music to help the well-being of health-care colleagues

Edmonton critical care physician Dr. Peter Brindley says music is one the most efficient ways to affect mood and suggests it can be beneficial in helping health-care workers cope with …

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The ethics of vaccine rollout: Who should be in Alberta’s Phase 2?

As Alberta moves through Phase 1 of COVID-19 vaccinations, Dr. Deena Hinshaw has said an “ethical framework” will be used to determine who qualifies for Phase 2 — which is …

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The start of the NHL season is being met with cautious optimism

Dan Mason, a sport management expert at the University of Alberta, said now that the puck has dropped he’s hoping the season can go off without a hitch. While speaking …

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Alberta COVID-19 rules easing Monday for outdoor gatherings, personal services

The Alberta government is easing public-health rules around funerals, outdoor gatherings and hair salons while warning residents to keep following other restrictions in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. …

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