Community physicians say they were shocked by the Alberta government’s decision to stop distributing personal protective equipment (PPE) to them. “I don’t want to get sick. I’m like everyone else. I want to protect myself and my family. “I don’t…
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Non-medical face masks for sale need to have a label
May 18 2020 7:26pm Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many have come together to make masks — but for those selling them, they are required to have a label. Sarah Komadina explains why. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id…
Public mask program to start in Alberta at the end of the month: Kenney
The province’s non-medical mask program for Albertans will start at the end of May, according to the premier. On Wednesday, Premier Jason Kenney said that the public mask program, which was first announced last month, will see 40 million masks…
Lloydminster Hospital head links coronavirus spread to masking policy
The spread of the novel coronavirus at the Lloydminster Hospital could be connected to some health-care workers going unmasked months into the pandemic, the facility’s head said. Dr. Kevin Govender, site lead for the hospital, said the COVID-19 outbreak declared…
Coronavirus: 500,000 surgical masks arrive in Canada from Taiwan
A donation of 500,000 surgical masks needed by health-care workers on the front lines of the novel coronavirus pandemic has arrived in Canada from Taiwan. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer posted a picture Tuesday of himself accepting the masks at the…
Coronavirus: 500,000 surgical masks donated to Canada from Taiwan
A donation of 500,000 surgical masks needed by health-care workers on the front lines of the novel coronavirus pandemic has been officially handed over to Canada from Taiwan. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer posted a picture Tuesday of himself accepting the…
Mask production ramps up as local companies meet public need, and try to stay afloat
Article content For entrepreneur Claire Theaker-Brown, re-tooling her business to make non-medical masks instead of the innovative accessory Unbelts is a survival move. But it’s also part of an overall business philosophy that may be enjoying a COVID-19 moment: doing…
Raw Artists Canada delivering homemade masks to shelters, crisis centres
April 16 2020 2:06pm A national artist group is spearheading an effort to get thousands of homemade masks to Canadians in need, including here in Edmonton. So far, members of Raw Artists Canada have made and delivered more than 8,600…
AHS collecting used N95 masks, may sterilize and reuse them
Alberta Health Services has started collecting N95 masks for the possibility of sterilizing and reusing them. AHS made the announcement that masks may be reused last Wednesday when the province’s modelling data was released. READ MORE: Coronavirus: Plane full of PPE…
Coronavirus: A closer look at Alberta’s relaunch strategy
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 8, 2020 4:13 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Albertans are expected to learn more details Wednesday afternoon about what Premier Jason Kenney calls…