Chief medical officer of health COVID-19 update – May 18, 2021
Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.
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Thank you, Tom, and good afternoon everyone.
Over the last 24 hours, we have identified 877 new cases of COVID-19, and completed nearly 8,100 tests.
I am pleased to see our new case numbers declining – this suggests that our public health measures are beginning to have an impact, thanks to the sacrifices Albertans are making every day.
Power pole plea after Manawatū copper cabling thefts
19 May, 2021 12:24 AM
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A damaged power pole found in the Manawatū following a theft. Photo / Supplied
Manawatu Guardian
Manawatū police are appealing to the public to report any suspicious activity around power poles and lines in their community. So far this year in the Manawatū alone, approximately 10,000 metres of copper cabling has been stolen from Powerco s electricity network, Inspector Ross Grantham said.
If anyone sees anyone acting suspiciously around power poles and lines, particularly in rural areas, they are asked to ring 111 immediately. Police have seen many instances of potentially live wires being left hanging down, or earth cables being cut when people have stolen cables, he says.