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Alberta, Canada: 2021/2022 Covid Cases
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Alberta reports 1,473 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 new deaths
The province has now seen 2,444 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic
CBC News · Posted: Sep 10, 2021 4:08 PM MT | Last Updated: 44 minutes ago
Alberta reported 1,473 new cases of COVID-19 Friday and 10 new deaths.
The new cases were detected on 13,625 completed tests with a positivity rate of 10.93 per cent.
With the 10 new deaths reported Friday, the province has now seen 2,444 COVID-19 deaths.
COVID-19 hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions continue to rise.
There are now 686 people in hospital with the disease, including 169 in ICU. The number of people in intensive care beds with COVID-19 increased by 15 from Thursday's update. Of those currently in ICU, about 73 per cent are unvaccinated.
Active cases crossed the 16,000 mark for the first time since May 20. There are now 16,265 active cases across the province...
Alberta reports 1,473 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 new deaths
The province has now seen 2,444 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic
CBC News · Posted: Sep 10, 2021 4:08 PM MT | Last Updated: 44 minutes ago
Alberta reported 1,473 new cases of COVID-19 Friday and 10 new deaths.
The new cases were detected on 13,625 completed tests with a positivity rate of 10.93 per cent.
With the 10 new deaths reported Friday, the province has now seen 2,444 COVID-19 deaths.
COVID-19 hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions continue to rise.
There are now 686 people in hospital with the disease, including 169 in ICU. The number of people in intensive care beds with COVID-19 increased by 15 from Thursday's update. Of those currently in ICU, about 73 per cent are unvaccinated.
Active cases crossed the 16,000 mark for the first time since May 20. There are now 16,265 active cases across the province...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-covid-coronavirus-september-13-1.6173507
The latest COVID-19 numbers:
Alberta reported 4,740 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend:
1,659 new cases out of 14,574 tests on Friday.
1,497 new cases out of 12,182 tests on Saturday.
1,584 new cases out of 13,332 tests on Sunday.
Alberta reported 18 more deaths from COVID on Monday. A total of 2,462 Albertans have died of COVID-19.
The positivity rate was 11.8 per cent.
The province is leading the country in daily new COVID cases and active cases.
There were 18,395 active cases across Alberta.
By comparison, Ontario, a province with more than three times the population, has one-third the number of active cases.
There were 803 people being treated in hospital, 198 of whom were in intensive care beds. Of those not in ICU, 74.1 per cent were unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, as of Friday. Of those in ICU, 91.2 per cent were unvaccinated or partially vaccinated.
The R-value, which represents the average number of people infected by each infected person, was 1.12 (with a confidence interval of 1.1 to 1.14) for Aug. 30 to Sept. 5.
249,920 Albertans are considered to have recovered from COVID-19...
The latest COVID-19 numbers:
Alberta reported 4,740 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend:
1,659 new cases out of 14,574 tests on Friday.
1,497 new cases out of 12,182 tests on Saturday.
1,584 new cases out of 13,332 tests on Sunday.
Alberta reported 18 more deaths from COVID on Monday. A total of 2,462 Albertans have died of COVID-19.
The positivity rate was 11.8 per cent.
The province is leading the country in daily new COVID cases and active cases.
There were 18,395 active cases across Alberta.
By comparison, Ontario, a province with more than three times the population, has one-third the number of active cases.
There were 803 people being treated in hospital, 198 of whom were in intensive care beds. Of those not in ICU, 74.1 per cent were unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, as of Friday. Of those in ICU, 91.2 per cent were unvaccinated or partially vaccinated.
The R-value, which represents the average number of people infected by each infected person, was 1.12 (with a confidence interval of 1.1 to 1.14) for Aug. 30 to Sept. 5.
249,920 Albertans are considered to have recovered from COVID-19...
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Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/8189319/...erta-covid-19-surge/#tuesday-covid-19-numbers
Alberta’s top doctor says ‘Open for Summer’ plan set stage for 4th wave of COVID-19
By Karen Bartko Global News
Posted September 14, 2021 1:54 pm
Updated September 14, 2021 6:19 pm
As Alberta hospitals struggle to keep up with rising COVID-19 case numbers, the province’s chief medical officer of health has suggested the surge is because most health restrictions were removed as part of the government’s “Open for Summer” plan.
The changes took place over three stages between July 1 and Aug. 16.
The plan saw Alberta lift nearly all COVID-19 restrictions, including ending asymptomatic testing and masking in most settings, no longer requiring mandatory isolation for close contacts of positive cases, and the end of contacts being notified of exposure.
“I don’t believe that that contact tracing change had a huge impact on our trajectory,” Dr. Deena Hinshaw said while speaking with the Calgary Primary Health Care Network on Monday night.
Hinshaw said looking at the experiences of all of the different provinces across the country, “those that have kept in some base level restrictions to manage the interactions and close contacts are the ones that are not seeing the significant impacts.
“And those of us that removed them are the ones that saw the significant, very steep rise in some of these acute care impacts.”...
...On Tuesday, Alberta Health said 1,434 COVID-19 new cases were confirmed in the last 24 hours out of about 11,900 tests.
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Alberta’s positivity rate sat at about 12.2 per cent.
As of Tuesday, there were 822 Albertans in hospital with COVID-19, 212 of whom were in ICU. That’s up from 803 and 198 on Monday.
“Of the 212 in ICU, 91 per cent are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated,” Hinshaw tweeted on Tuesday.
Nine additional deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, bringing the provincial total to 2,471.
As of Tuesday, there were 18,265 active COVID-19 cases in Alberta.
Alberta’s top doctor says ‘Open for Summer’ plan set stage for 4th wave of COVID-19
By Karen Bartko Global News
Posted September 14, 2021 1:54 pm
Updated September 14, 2021 6:19 pm
As Alberta hospitals struggle to keep up with rising COVID-19 case numbers, the province’s chief medical officer of health has suggested the surge is because most health restrictions were removed as part of the government’s “Open for Summer” plan.
The changes took place over three stages between July 1 and Aug. 16.
The plan saw Alberta lift nearly all COVID-19 restrictions, including ending asymptomatic testing and masking in most settings, no longer requiring mandatory isolation for close contacts of positive cases, and the end of contacts being notified of exposure.
“I don’t believe that that contact tracing change had a huge impact on our trajectory,” Dr. Deena Hinshaw said while speaking with the Calgary Primary Health Care Network on Monday night.
Hinshaw said looking at the experiences of all of the different provinces across the country, “those that have kept in some base level restrictions to manage the interactions and close contacts are the ones that are not seeing the significant impacts.
“And those of us that removed them are the ones that saw the significant, very steep rise in some of these acute care impacts.”...
...On Tuesday, Alberta Health said 1,434 COVID-19 new cases were confirmed in the last 24 hours out of about 11,900 tests.
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Alberta’s positivity rate sat at about 12.2 per cent.
As of Tuesday, there were 822 Albertans in hospital with COVID-19, 212 of whom were in ICU. That’s up from 803 and 198 on Monday.
“Of the 212 in ICU, 91 per cent are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated,” Hinshaw tweeted on Tuesday.
Nine additional deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, bringing the provincial total to 2,471.
As of Tuesday, there were 18,265 active COVID-19 cases in Alberta.
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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmo...new-cases-of-covid-19-24-new-deaths-1.6177386
Alberta reports 1,609 new cases of COVID-19, 24 new deaths
Province has highest number of active cases and lowest vaccination rate in Canada
CBC News · Posted: Sep 15, 2021 4:30 PM MT | Last Updated: 18 minutes ago
Alberta reported 1,609 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and 24 new deaths, the highest number of deaths reported in one day in the province's fourth wave.
For the third straight day, the province has set a new pandemic peak for COVID admissions to the ICU, with 218 people being treated in intensive care beds.
Province-wide, there are 877 people in hospital with COVID-19, an increase of 55 from Tuesday's update. Of the 218 people in ICU, 92.3 per cent are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated.
The 1,609 new cases — among the highest the province has seen since early May — were detected on 15,831 tests with a positivity rate around 10.46 per cent.
Active cases rose Wednesday after taking a slight dip in Tuesday's update. There are now 18,421 active cases across the province, the most in Canada...
Alberta reports 1,609 new cases of COVID-19, 24 new deaths
Province has highest number of active cases and lowest vaccination rate in Canada
CBC News · Posted: Sep 15, 2021 4:30 PM MT | Last Updated: 18 minutes ago
Alberta reported 1,609 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and 24 new deaths, the highest number of deaths reported in one day in the province's fourth wave.
For the third straight day, the province has set a new pandemic peak for COVID admissions to the ICU, with 218 people being treated in intensive care beds.
Province-wide, there are 877 people in hospital with COVID-19, an increase of 55 from Tuesday's update. Of the 218 people in ICU, 92.3 per cent are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated.
The 1,609 new cases — among the highest the province has seen since early May — were detected on 15,831 tests with a positivity rate around 10.46 per cent.
Active cases rose Wednesday after taking a slight dip in Tuesday's update. There are now 18,421 active cases across the province, the most in Canada...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/covid-alberta-deena-hinshaw-verna-yiu-1.6178262
Alberta patients may be transferred to Ontario as hospitals bear down under COVID-19's fourth wave
Out-of-province transfer would be last resort, says Dr. Verna Yiu
CBC News · Posted: Sep 16, 2021 11:26 AM MT | Last Updated: 43 minutes ago
Alberta hospitals are being told to find non-intensive care beds that can be used for patients who are critically ill with COVID-19.
Some patients may even be transferred to Ontario, a move that would be a last resort.
"I cannot stress enough how serious the situation is in our hospitals," said Dr. Verna Yiu, president and CEO of Alberta Health Services, speaking during a Thursday news conference with Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health..
AHS has moved to its highest level in terms of its surge response, she said, a step designed to add additional capacity using a variety of tools.
"We have asked our teams to identify and open any spaces that can be used as an ICU bed," she said.
"This includes spaces such as operating rooms, post-anesthesia care units, observation spaces and recovery wards.
"This means that patients needing critical care may receive it in a space that is not usually used for ICU. We are taking measures to ensure this is safe, given the extraordinary circumstances."
More than 1,700 new cases
Alberta has identified 1,718 new cases in the past 24 hours on 16,300 tests. The test positivity rate was 10.6 per cent. Alberta now has 18,706 active cases of COVID-19.
Hinshaw reported 10 new deaths from the disease.
There are 896 people in hospital, including 222 in intensive care.
Alberta declared a state of public health emergency on Wednesday amid rapidly escalating cases and hospitalization rates that could cause the province's hospitals to run out of staff and intensive care beds within the next 10 days.
On Wednesday, Premier Jason Kenney announced strict and sweeping new measures, including limits on social gatherings and strict regulations on businesses, workplaces and places of worship.
Kenney also announced a new proof-of-vaccination program. Starting Monday, Albertans will be required to provide proof of immunization or a negative COVID-19 test to enter businesses and attend social events...
Alberta patients may be transferred to Ontario as hospitals bear down under COVID-19's fourth wave
Out-of-province transfer would be last resort, says Dr. Verna Yiu
CBC News · Posted: Sep 16, 2021 11:26 AM MT | Last Updated: 43 minutes ago
Alberta hospitals are being told to find non-intensive care beds that can be used for patients who are critically ill with COVID-19.
Some patients may even be transferred to Ontario, a move that would be a last resort.
"I cannot stress enough how serious the situation is in our hospitals," said Dr. Verna Yiu, president and CEO of Alberta Health Services, speaking during a Thursday news conference with Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health..
AHS has moved to its highest level in terms of its surge response, she said, a step designed to add additional capacity using a variety of tools.
"We have asked our teams to identify and open any spaces that can be used as an ICU bed," she said.
"This includes spaces such as operating rooms, post-anesthesia care units, observation spaces and recovery wards.
"This means that patients needing critical care may receive it in a space that is not usually used for ICU. We are taking measures to ensure this is safe, given the extraordinary circumstances."
More than 1,700 new cases
Alberta has identified 1,718 new cases in the past 24 hours on 16,300 tests. The test positivity rate was 10.6 per cent. Alberta now has 18,706 active cases of COVID-19.
Hinshaw reported 10 new deaths from the disease.
There are 896 people in hospital, including 222 in intensive care.
Alberta declared a state of public health emergency on Wednesday amid rapidly escalating cases and hospitalization rates that could cause the province's hospitals to run out of staff and intensive care beds within the next 10 days.
On Wednesday, Premier Jason Kenney announced strict and sweeping new measures, including limits on social gatherings and strict regulations on businesses, workplaces and places of worship.
Kenney also announced a new proof-of-vaccination program. Starting Monday, Albertans will be required to provide proof of immunization or a negative COVID-19 test to enter businesses and attend social events...
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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmo...new-cases-of-covid-19-18-new-deaths-1.6180613
Alberta reports 2,020 new cases of COVID-19, 18 new deaths
911 people are being treated in hospital with COVID
CBC News · Posted: Sep 17, 2021 4:30 PM MT | Last Updated: 22 minutes ago
Alberta on Friday reported its highest new daily case number since the first week of May as the province recorded 2,020 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 new deaths.
The 2,020 new cases — the highest of the province's fourth wave so far — were detected on 17,327 tests with a positivity rate around 11.66 per cent.
With 18 new deaths, the province's COVID death total has now grown to 2,523. One month ago, that number was 2,336.
Active cases rose by 495 to 19,201. For the first time in weeks, the Calgary health zone has edged out the Edmonton zone for the most active cases in the province. Here's how active cases break down regionally:
Calgary zone: 5,468
Edmonton zone: 5,467
North zone: 3,237
Central zone: 3,080
South zone: 1,919
Unknown: 30
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 are up to 911 across the province, including 215 in intensive care beds. About 78 of those currently in hospital with COVID-19 in Alberta are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated...
Alberta reports 2,020 new cases of COVID-19, 18 new deaths
911 people are being treated in hospital with COVID
CBC News · Posted: Sep 17, 2021 4:30 PM MT | Last Updated: 22 minutes ago
Alberta on Friday reported its highest new daily case number since the first week of May as the province recorded 2,020 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 new deaths.
The 2,020 new cases — the highest of the province's fourth wave so far — were detected on 17,327 tests with a positivity rate around 11.66 per cent.
With 18 new deaths, the province's COVID death total has now grown to 2,523. One month ago, that number was 2,336.
Active cases rose by 495 to 19,201. For the first time in weeks, the Calgary health zone has edged out the Edmonton zone for the most active cases in the province. Here's how active cases break down regionally:
Calgary zone: 5,468
Edmonton zone: 5,467
North zone: 3,237
Central zone: 3,080
South zone: 1,919
Unknown: 30
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 are up to 911 across the province, including 215 in intensive care beds. About 78 of those currently in hospital with COVID-19 in Alberta are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmo...d-19-over-past-3-days-22-new-deaths-1.6182909
Alberta reports 4,633 new cases of COVID-19 over past 3 days, 22 new deaths
Active cases surpass the 20,000 mark
CBC News · Posted: Sep 20, 2021 4:26 PM MT | Last Updated: 30 minutes ago
Alberta reported 4,633 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and 22 new deaths from the disease, as the province released three days of data from the weekend.
The 4,633 new cases were reported from Friday to Monday:
Sept 17: 1,605 (16,409 tests, 10.02 per cent positive)
Sept 18: 1,592 (16,529 tests, 9.76 per cent positive)
Sept 19: 1,436 (13,389 tests, 10.81 per cent positive)
With 22 new deaths, the province's total is now at 2,545.
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 continue to rise.
There are now 954 people being treated in hospital for COVID-19, an increase of 43 from Friday's update.
Included in that number are 216 people being treated in intensive care. Of those currently in hospital with COVID-19, 82 per cent are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated.
Active cases of COVID-19 surpassed the 20,000 mark for the first time since mid-May. Here's how active cases break down by region:..
Alberta reports 4,633 new cases of COVID-19 over past 3 days, 22 new deaths
Active cases surpass the 20,000 mark
CBC News · Posted: Sep 20, 2021 4:26 PM MT | Last Updated: 30 minutes ago
Alberta reported 4,633 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and 22 new deaths from the disease, as the province released three days of data from the weekend.
The 4,633 new cases were reported from Friday to Monday:
Sept 17: 1,605 (16,409 tests, 10.02 per cent positive)
Sept 18: 1,592 (16,529 tests, 9.76 per cent positive)
Sept 19: 1,436 (13,389 tests, 10.81 per cent positive)
With 22 new deaths, the province's total is now at 2,545.
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 continue to rise.
There are now 954 people being treated in hospital for COVID-19, an increase of 43 from Friday's update.
Included in that number are 216 people being treated in intensive care. Of those currently in hospital with COVID-19, 82 per cent are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated.
Active cases of COVID-19 surpassed the 20,000 mark for the first time since mid-May. Here's how active cases break down by region:..
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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-asks-ottawa-for-covid-19-help-1.6184484
Alberta asks Ottawa for immediate help to airlift COVID patients out of the province
Province has also formally requested additional critical care staff
Sarah Rieger · CBC News · Posted: Sep 21, 2021 4:30 PM MT | Last Updated: 6 minutes ago
Alberta's UCP government is asking Ottawa for immediate help to lessen pressure on the province's health-care system, which is overburdened with COVID-19 patients.
Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver formally requested aid and an immediate meeting with federal Public Safety Minister Bill Blair in a Tuesday letter.
He asked for the federal government to provide aero-medical evacuation capability to relocate patients out of Alberta, and intensive care unit (ICU) registered nurses and respiratory therapists to assist in Alberta's critical care response.
"Federal assistance in these two areas has the potential to create significant relief to the health-care system," McIver wrote.
Alberta's ICU capacity is currently at 88 per cent, but without added surge beds — which health-care workers have said are not adequately staffed — the province would be at 170 per cent of its baseline capacity.
There are 294 ICU patients in the province, 216 of whom have COVID-19. There are nearly 1,000 Albertans in hospital with COVID-19, and the province has identified more than 20,000 active cases.
Surgeries have been cancelled across the province to free up health-care workers to deal with the crisis...
Alberta asks Ottawa for immediate help to airlift COVID patients out of the province
Province has also formally requested additional critical care staff
Sarah Rieger · CBC News · Posted: Sep 21, 2021 4:30 PM MT | Last Updated: 6 minutes ago
Alberta's UCP government is asking Ottawa for immediate help to lessen pressure on the province's health-care system, which is overburdened with COVID-19 patients.
Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver formally requested aid and an immediate meeting with federal Public Safety Minister Bill Blair in a Tuesday letter.
He asked for the federal government to provide aero-medical evacuation capability to relocate patients out of Alberta, and intensive care unit (ICU) registered nurses and respiratory therapists to assist in Alberta's critical care response.
"Federal assistance in these two areas has the potential to create significant relief to the health-care system," McIver wrote.
Alberta's ICU capacity is currently at 88 per cent, but without added surge beds — which health-care workers have said are not adequately staffed — the province would be at 170 per cent of its baseline capacity.
There are 294 ICU patients in the province, 216 of whom have COVID-19. There are nearly 1,000 Albertans in hospital with COVID-19, and the province has identified more than 20,000 active cases.
Surgeries have been cancelled across the province to free up health-care workers to deal with the crisis...
Shiloh
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Source: https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/alberta...id-19-cases-29-deaths-1.5594553?autoPlay=true
Alberta reports 1,519 new COVID-19 cases, 29 deaths
CTV News Edmonton
Updated Sept. 21, 2021 7:59 p.m. EDT
Published Sept. 21, 2021 1:41 p.m. EDT
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Alberta reported 1,519 new COVID-19 cases and 29 deaths on Tuesday as Tyler Shandro resigned from his position as health minister.
The province has 20,917 active cases and 996 hospitalizations, including 222 ICU admissions.
Alberta Health Services' ICU capacity is at 87 per cent including surge beds, according to Premier Jason Kenney.
The 29 deaths increased Alberta's pandemic death toll to 2,574.
"Some of these individuals were double vaccinated and had pre-existing health conditions that compromised their immune systems, but most were not vaccinated at all," Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said.
THIRD DOSES
More immunocompromised Albertans will be eligible to get a booster shot starting on Friday, the premier announced...
Alberta reports 1,519 new COVID-19 cases, 29 deaths
CTV News Edmonton
Updated Sept. 21, 2021 7:59 p.m. EDT
Published Sept. 21, 2021 1:41 p.m. EDT
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Alberta reported 1,519 new COVID-19 cases and 29 deaths on Tuesday as Tyler Shandro resigned from his position as health minister.
The province has 20,917 active cases and 996 hospitalizations, including 222 ICU admissions.
Alberta Health Services' ICU capacity is at 87 per cent including surge beds, according to Premier Jason Kenney.
The 29 deaths increased Alberta's pandemic death toll to 2,574.
"Some of these individuals were double vaccinated and had pre-existing health conditions that compromised their immune systems, but most were not vaccinated at all," Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said.
THIRD DOSES
More immunocompromised Albertans will be eligible to get a booster shot starting on Friday, the premier announced...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/covid-1...unts-rise-to-record-highs-wednesday-1.5570114
COVID-19 in Alberta: 1st death under 20, as hospitalization, ICU counts rise to record highs Wednesday
covid-19
CTV News Edmonton
Updated Sept. 22, 2021 6:00 p.m. EDT
Published Sept. 1, 2021 5:42 p.m. EDT
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Alberta has recorded its first COVID-19 death in a person under 20 as the province deals with record-high patient counts in hospital and intensive care units.
The death of a person aged 10-19 years old from the Central Zone was one of 20 reported Wednesday, bringing the number of Alberta deaths due to COVID-19 up to 2,594.
Alberta Health's COVID-19 page shows the age range of deaths is 18-107.
There are now 1,040 COVID-19 patients in hospital, including 230 in ICU: both pandemic-high numbers.
The province reported 1,336 new cases Wednesday with the active case count sitting at 20,304.
Unvaccinated Albertans continue to make up the majority of new and active case as well as hospitalized patients and deaths...
COVID-19 in Alberta: 1st death under 20, as hospitalization, ICU counts rise to record highs Wednesday
covid-19
CTV News Edmonton
Updated Sept. 22, 2021 6:00 p.m. EDT
Published Sept. 1, 2021 5:42 p.m. EDT
EDMONTON -
Alberta has recorded its first COVID-19 death in a person under 20 as the province deals with record-high patient counts in hospital and intensive care units.
The death of a person aged 10-19 years old from the Central Zone was one of 20 reported Wednesday, bringing the number of Alberta deaths due to COVID-19 up to 2,594.
Alberta Health's COVID-19 page shows the age range of deaths is 18-107.
There are now 1,040 COVID-19 patients in hospital, including 230 in ICU: both pandemic-high numbers.
The province reported 1,336 new cases Wednesday with the active case count sitting at 20,304.
Unvaccinated Albertans continue to make up the majority of new and active case as well as hospitalized patients and deaths...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/8215655/alberta-coronavirus-update-september-23-2021/
‘100 per cent’ of Alberta’s new COVID-19 ICU admissions have no vaccine protection: Hinshaw
By Heide Pearson Global News
Posted September 23, 2021 2:09 pm
Updated September 23, 2021 6:23 pm
All of Alberta’s recent COVID-19 ICU admissions and the majority of the deaths reported in the province this week had no vaccine protection at all, according to chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw.
“One hundred per cent of new ICU admissions were in Albertans who did not have any vaccine protection,” she said in Thursday’s COVID-19 update.
Alberta reported 1,660 new COVID-19 infections Thursday, bringing the total number of active cases to 20,180. Labs completed nearly 18,000 tests, putting the province’s positivity rate at 9.4 per cent.
Officials said 1,058 people were in hospital as of Thursday, with 226 being treated for COVID-19 in ICUs. An additional 17 deaths linked to the virus were also reported...
‘100 per cent’ of Alberta’s new COVID-19 ICU admissions have no vaccine protection: Hinshaw
By Heide Pearson Global News
Posted September 23, 2021 2:09 pm
Updated September 23, 2021 6:23 pm
All of Alberta’s recent COVID-19 ICU admissions and the majority of the deaths reported in the province this week had no vaccine protection at all, according to chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw.
“One hundred per cent of new ICU admissions were in Albertans who did not have any vaccine protection,” she said in Thursday’s COVID-19 update.
Alberta reported 1,660 new COVID-19 infections Thursday, bringing the total number of active cases to 20,180. Labs completed nearly 18,000 tests, putting the province’s positivity rate at 9.4 per cent.
Officials said 1,058 people were in hospital as of Thursday, with 226 being treated for COVID-19 in ICUs. An additional 17 deaths linked to the virus were also reported...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://dailyhive.com/calgary/alberta-covid-coronavirus-september-24-2021
Alberta reports 1,651 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths
Laine Mitchell
Sep 24 2021, 2:48 pm
Health officials in Alberta reported 1,651 new COVID-19 cases on Friday as hospitalization numbers in the province continue to swell.
New numbers from the province show that there are now 20,040 active COVID-19 cases, a decrease of 140 since Thursday.
There were 11 new virus-related deaths reported over the past 24 hours, raising the province’s COVID-19 death toll to 2,622.
There are now 1,061 Albertans in hospital due to the virus, an increase of three since Thursday. That tally includes 243 who are in intensive care...
Alberta reports 1,651 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths
Laine Mitchell
Sep 24 2021, 2:48 pm
Health officials in Alberta reported 1,651 new COVID-19 cases on Friday as hospitalization numbers in the province continue to swell.
New numbers from the province show that there are now 20,040 active COVID-19 cases, a decrease of 140 since Thursday.
There were 11 new virus-related deaths reported over the past 24 hours, raising the province’s COVID-19 death toll to 2,622.
There are now 1,061 Albertans in hospital due to the virus, an increase of three since Thursday. That tally includes 243 who are in intensive care...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/8224724/...in-alberta-reach-21307-monday-icu-cases-soar/
Active COVID-19 cases in Alberta reach 21,307 Monday; ICU cases soar
By Emily Mertz Global News
Posted September 27, 2021 5:57 pm
Alberta confirmed 5,181 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, the province said Monday.
Out of 15,989 tests done Friday, 1,882 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed. On Saturday, 1,541 cases were identified out of 14,846 tests. On Sunday, 1,758 cases were confirmed from 15,037 tests.
The number of total active cases across the province rose to 21,307 Monday, up from 20,040 reported on Friday.
As of Monday, there were 1,063 Albertans in hospital with COVID-19, 265 of whom were being treated in ICU.
That’s a jump from the 243 patients in ICU with COVID-19 on Friday.
Over the weekend, 23 additional COVID-19 deaths were reported, bringing Alberta’s death toll from the disease to 2,645...
Active COVID-19 cases in Alberta reach 21,307 Monday; ICU cases soar
By Emily Mertz Global News
Posted September 27, 2021 5:57 pm
Alberta confirmed 5,181 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, the province said Monday.
Out of 15,989 tests done Friday, 1,882 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed. On Saturday, 1,541 cases were identified out of 14,846 tests. On Sunday, 1,758 cases were confirmed from 15,037 tests.
The number of total active cases across the province rose to 21,307 Monday, up from 20,040 reported on Friday.
As of Monday, there were 1,063 Albertans in hospital with COVID-19, 265 of whom were being treated in ICU.
That’s a jump from the 243 patients in ICU with COVID-19 on Friday.
Over the weekend, 23 additional COVID-19 deaths were reported, bringing Alberta’s death toll from the disease to 2,645...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/alberta...as-hospitalizations-hit-record-high-1.5603583
Alberta reports 1,246 new COVID-19 cases, 18 deaths as hospitalizations hit record high
CTV News Edmonton
Updated Sept. 28, 2021 6:49 p.m. EDT
Published Sept. 28, 2021 12:33 p.m. EDT
EDMONTON -
Alberta reported 1,246 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday as the fourth wave continues to pressure the province’s health care system with a record high number of hospitalizations.
There are now 1,100 patients in hospital, the highest count of the pandemic. Included in that number are 263 patients in intensive care units, the second highest number to date.
With 197 surge beds in place, 86 per cent of Alberta’s 370 ICU beds are in use...
...Alberta reported 18 more COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, which increased the province’s death toll to 2,663.
About three in four people who have died of COVID-19 in the last 120 days were not fully vaccinated, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said.
“Almost four out of five of all those in hospital for COVID-19 and 91 per cent of those ICU in the last 120 days were also not fully vaccinated,” Hinshaw added.
“These numbers speak for themselves: Vaccines are critically important.”
Of eligible Albertans, 83.2 per cent have one vaccine dose and 74 per cent have two doses...
The premier announced Alberta is working on a new advertisement campaign to educate unvaccinated Albertans with facts to “debunk common myths.”
“The bottom line is this: We are still in the middle of a crisis. The fourth wave has challenged us more than any wave before.”
Alberta reports 1,246 new COVID-19 cases, 18 deaths as hospitalizations hit record high
CTV News Edmonton
Updated Sept. 28, 2021 6:49 p.m. EDT
Published Sept. 28, 2021 12:33 p.m. EDT
EDMONTON -
Alberta reported 1,246 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday as the fourth wave continues to pressure the province’s health care system with a record high number of hospitalizations.
There are now 1,100 patients in hospital, the highest count of the pandemic. Included in that number are 263 patients in intensive care units, the second highest number to date.
With 197 surge beds in place, 86 per cent of Alberta’s 370 ICU beds are in use...
...Alberta reported 18 more COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, which increased the province’s death toll to 2,663.
About three in four people who have died of COVID-19 in the last 120 days were not fully vaccinated, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said.
“Almost four out of five of all those in hospital for COVID-19 and 91 per cent of those ICU in the last 120 days were also not fully vaccinated,” Hinshaw added.
“These numbers speak for themselves: Vaccines are critically important.”
Of eligible Albertans, 83.2 per cent have one vaccine dose and 74 per cent have two doses...
The premier announced Alberta is working on a new advertisement campaign to educate unvaccinated Albertans with facts to “debunk common myths.”
“The bottom line is this: We are still in the middle of a crisis. The fourth wave has challenged us more than any wave before.”
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/alberta-reports-1-682-new-covid-19-cases-34-deaths-1.5605674
COVID-19 in Alberta: 34 deaths, 1,682 new cases as ICU count hits record level again
CTV News Edmonton
Updated Sept. 29, 2021 6:17 p.m. EDT
Published Sept. 29, 2021 5:45 p.m. EDT
EDMONTON -
Thirty-four more Albertans have died due to COVID-19 as the province added 1,682 new cases and set yet another record for patients in intensive care units on Friday.
The 34 deaths occured over six different days in patients ranging in age from their 40s to more than 80 years old and bring the province's death toll to 2,697.
The are now a pandemic high 268 patients in ICU and the fourth-highest patient count in hospital at 1,084.
The new infections bring the province's active case count up to 20,306 or about where it was in late April...
... Over the past 120 days unvaccinated patients have accounted for 88 per cent of those in ICU and 66 per cent of deaths due to COVID-19...
COVID-19 in Alberta: 34 deaths, 1,682 new cases as ICU count hits record level again
CTV News Edmonton
Updated Sept. 29, 2021 6:17 p.m. EDT
Published Sept. 29, 2021 5:45 p.m. EDT
EDMONTON -
Thirty-four more Albertans have died due to COVID-19 as the province added 1,682 new cases and set yet another record for patients in intensive care units on Friday.
The 34 deaths occured over six different days in patients ranging in age from their 40s to more than 80 years old and bring the province's death toll to 2,697.
The are now a pandemic high 268 patients in ICU and the fourth-highest patient count in hospital at 1,084.
The new infections bring the province's active case count up to 20,306 or about where it was in late April...
... Over the past 120 days unvaccinated patients have accounted for 88 per cent of those in ICU and 66 per cent of deaths due to COVID-19...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-covid-coronavirus-september-30-1.6194964
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Thursday, Sept. 30
All Alberta public service employees required to have proof of vaccination
CBC News · Posted: Sep 30, 2021 8:06 AM MT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago
The latest COVID-19 numbers:
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Thursday, Sept. 30
All Alberta public service employees required to have proof of vaccination
CBC News · Posted: Sep 30, 2021 8:06 AM MT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago
The latest COVID-19 numbers:
- Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, Health Minister Jason Copping and Alberta Health Services president Dr. Verna Yiu gave an update on the COVID-19 situation in Alberta on Thursday afternoon.
- Public service commissioner Tim Grant was also at the press conference.
- Kenney announced the Government of Alberta is implementing a proof of COVID-19 vaccination policy for all Alberta public service employees. This will apply to approximately 25,500 employees.
- Employees will have until Nov. 30 to submit their proof of full vaccination.
- There are nine patients from other provinces in Alberta's ICUs, Kenney said Thursday.
- This comes as the province's ICUs are at 83 per cent of capacity. Without additional surge spaces, provincial ICU capacity would be at 179 per cent of capacity.
- The provincial government is finalizing arrangements to have medical personnel from the Canadian Armed Forces come to Alberta. They will likely be based in the Edmonton area, Kenney said.
- The Canadian Red Cross will provide staff to the Red Deer Regional Hospital, Kenney said.
- Medical staff from Newfoundland and Labrador will likely be deployed to Fort McMurray, the premier said.
- Kenney said he asked for an inventory of Johnson and Johnson vaccines. The Government of Canada has committed to securing the vaccines by as early as next week.
- Alberta reported 1,706 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, out of 17,590 tests.
- There were 20,255 active cases across Alberta.
- Alberta reported 20 more deaths from COVID on Thursday.
- A total of 2,717 Albertans have died of COVID.
- The positivity rate was 11.46 per cent.
- The province continues to lead the country by a wide margin in daily new COVID cases and active cases.
- There were 1,083 people being treated for COVID in hospital, 263 of whom were in intensive care beds.
- Provincewide, the R-value was 1.04 (with a confidence interval of 1.02 to 1.06) as of Sept. 13-19. In Edmonton, the R-value is 0.97, while in Calgary it's 0.94. The rest of Alberta has an R-value of 1.15
- 275,200 Albertans are considered to have recovered from COVID-19.
- The province is preparing to activate its triage protocol, which means health-care workers will have to decide which patients are given potentially life-saving interventions like ventilators.
- Alberta Health Services said Sept. 17 that the only surgeries happening in the province are those that must be done within a three-day window.