A thread by Dr. Deena Hinshaw
Here is a summary thread of today’s
#COVID19AB update.
6,220 Albertans have recovered leaving 616 active cases. Currently, 55 people are hospitalized with 4 people in ICUs. There were 24 new cases out of 3,754 new tests in the last 24 hours. (1/10)
I am pleased to say that there are no new deaths today & in today’s outbreak web posting, several outbreaks have now ended. This includes Horizon work camp and Manoir du Lac. (2/10)
We have now surpassed 250,000 COVID tests in Alberta. This is a remarkable achievement & testament to the tireless efforts of our public health system - from our lab technicians & contact tracers to public health nurses & those working at assessment centres. (3/10)
As we re-open, we must continue to prioritize the health of our most vulnerable community members. That includes Calgary and Brooks. I want to thank Albertans in these 2 cities for their patience as we took a measured, phased approach to the first stage of their relaunch. (4/10)
Taking this extra time allowed us to monitor any spread from opening businesses & other stage one activities. I would like to congratulate residents on the downward trend in
#s. Thanks to these numbers, the final stage of phase one will begin in these cities on Monday. (5/10)
This means day camps, summer schools & places of worship may open with precautions. Everyone must help prevent the risk of transmission among staff, volunteers & members of the public who enter these spaces. Expanded guidance is available on . (6/10)
(alberta.ca/biz-connect)
I also committed to posting guidance for organized outdoor sports & recreation. I know many people are eager to get outside with their teammates, but organized sports events, games & leagues present a high risk of transmission & are not yet permitted. (7/10)
Non-contact, outdoor activities (like running) can proceed with measures in place to limit the risk of transmission. Activities like soccer or martial arts are not permitted unless organizers can limit activities to meet health orders & physical distancing requirements. (8/10)
If you are looking to plan outdoor sports or other physical activities, please refer to the guidance posted online at . (9/10)
(bit.ly/36GFzQN)
Albertans have done a tremendous job pulling together, supporting each other and protecting each other by following public health orders. It is important we all continue to do our part by looking out for each other as we open activities back up. (10/10)