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Article content Two patients who tested positive for the COVID-19 Delta variant at the Foothills Medical Centre have died, in what are believed to be the first such deaths in Alberta. One of the deaths was a patient who had received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine and was fully immunized, while the other person had not received any doses, said Alberta Health Services spokesman Kerry Williamson. Both were in their 80s. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Two deaths related to Delta variant recorded at Foothills hospital outbreak Back to video “The...

Article content Alberta reported 85 new variant COVID cases of concern Tuesday as the province looked to accelerate second dose vaccine bookings for those who received their initial shot in May. Dr. Andre Corriveau, the provincial deputy chief medical officer of health, announced the latest numbers while filling in for Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, who is away this week. Data posted to the provincial government’s website shows there have been a total of 357 cases of the Delta variant located in Alberta, with 308 of those identified in the Calgary AHS zone. We apologize...

"For us, this is concern… The bigger concern is that when you look at the Delta variant, there is some loss in vaccine effectiveness."

"For us, this is concern… The bigger concern is that when you look at the Delta variant, there is some loss in vaccine effectiveness."

Chief medical officer of health COVID-19 update – June 10, 2021 Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health. Some parts of this page will not display. JavaScript is not available in this browser or may be turned off. Check against delivery. Thank you, Minister, and good afternoon everyone. Before I begin, I want to let you know that I will be taking next week off to spend time with my family. While I am away, my deputy, Dr. Andre Corriveau, and our health team will continue to work every day to protect...