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'At a critical point': Calgary a ground zero in Canada's COVID-19 crisis

“Calgary’s at a critical point,” said Henry, chief of the Calgary Emergency Management Agency.
“It’s obvious we’re fully entrenched in the third wave and our case counts continue to rise. . . Active cases are higher than at any point since the pandemic began.”
She noted Ontario, now fully engulfed in a crisis that’s been overwhelming its health-care system, has an active case count of 275.5 per 100,000 people.
But that pales in comparison to Canada-leading Alberta, with 454.7 cases per 100,000, while Calgary’s are higher still at 488.9 with the city consistently leading the province’s urban centres, said Henry.
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'Critical point': Calgary a ground zero in Canada's COVID-19 crisis

“Calgary’s at a critical point,” said Henry, chief of the Calgary Emergency Management Agency.
“It’s obvious we’re fully entrenched in the third wave and our case counts continue to rise. . . Active cases are higher than at any point since the pandemic began.”
She noted Ontario, now fully engulfed in a crisis that’s been overwhelming its health-care system, has an active case count of 275.5 per 100,000 people.
But that pales in comparison to Canada-leading Alberta, with 454.7 cases per 100,000, while Calgary’s are higher still at 488.9 with the city consistently leading the province’s urban centres, said Henry.
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Corbella: Earlier 2nd COVID shots for cancer patients a 'game changer'

Author of the article: Licia Corbella
Publishing date: Apr 27, 2021 • 3 hours ago • 5 minute read •
Mike and Sandy O’Connor. Mike and Sandy are relieved that he won’t have to wait four months between his COVID shots as his immune system is compromised from cancer and ongoing chemotherapy. He gets his second shot on May 5. Photo provided and taken in fall 2020.
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As if COVID-19 isn’t hard enough, going through cancer in the midst of a pandemic is a special kind of hell — not just for patients, but for their immediate families as well.
That’s why cancer patients with compromised immune systems are celebrating a decision by the Alberta government to accelerate the time between their first and second COVID-19 vaccinations to more closely align with the manufacturers’ recommendations, rather than having them wait four months between doses — the longest time span between doses in the world.

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Corbella: Earlier second COVID shots for cancer patients a 'game changer'

Author of the article: Licia Corbella
Publishing date: Apr 27, 2021 • 5 hours ago • 5 minute read •
Mike and Sandy O’Connor. Mike and Sandy are relieved that he won’t have to wait four months between his COVID shots as his immune system is compromised from cancer and ongoing chemotherapy. He gets his second shot on May 5. Photo provided and taken in fall 2020.
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As if COVID-19 isn’t hard enough, going through cancer in the midst of a pandemic is a special kind of hell — not just for patients, but for their immediate families as well.
That’s why cancer patients with compromised immune systems are celebrating a decision by the Alberta government to accelerate the time between their first and second COVID-19 vaccinations to more closely align with the manufacturers’ recommendations, rather than having them wait four months between doses — the longest time span between doses in the world.

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COVID-19 Update: 1,495 new cases, seven deaths | Restrictions to ease on continuing care centres | Vaccines coming for meat-packing plants

What’s happening now
Alberta reported Monday 1,495 new cases of COVID-19 on 14,848 tests and seven additional deaths. There were 1,542 new variant cases identified.
Those born in 2006-2009 with underlying health conditions will be eligible to receive a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine starting Tuesday, Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced.
Businesses and organizations will now be able to conduct their own rapid testing programs without the cost of using a health-care provider, Alberta Health announced today.
The federal government says it expects Canada to receive around 1.9 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine this week, including its very first shipment of single-dose shots from Johnson & Johnson.

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COVID-19 Live Updates: News on coronavirus in Calgary for April 27

What’s happening now
Dr. Deena Hinshaw will deliver an update on the province’s latest COVID-19 case and vaccination numbers at 3:30 p.m.
Young Albertans born between 2006 and 2009 who have underlying health conditions are now eligible for the Pfizer vaccine.
Alberta reported Monday 1,495 new cases of COVID-19 on 14,848 tests and seven additional deaths. There were 1,542 new variant cases identified.
Those born in 2006-2009 with underlying health conditions will be eligible to receive a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine starting Tuesday, Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced.
Businesses and organizations will now be able to conduct their own rapid testing programs without the cost of using a health-care provider, Alberta Health announced today.

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COVID-19 Update: City to plow surplus into recovery effort | Border towns brace for brake on B.C. travel | 1,345 new cases Tuesday

What’s happening now
Walk-in appointments for the AstraZeneca vaccine at the AHS Telus Convention Centre vaccination site filled up by mid morning for the second day in a row.
COVID-19 battered city operations in 2020, but Calgary closed the year with a $98-million surplus — money that will go back into pandemic relief this year.
Premier Jason Kenney said Tuesday he will decide in the next 24 hours whether to give workers three paid hours to get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19 as requested by the NDP.
Calgary’s large-scale immunization clinic was overwhelmed on Tuesday after eligibility for the AstraZeneca vaccine expanded to include anyone aged 40 and over.

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COVID-19 Live Updates: News on coronavirus in Calgary for April 21

COVID-19 Live Updates: News on coronavirus in Calgary for April 21
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COVID-19 Update: Feds say more Pfizer vaccine coming earlier than expected | 1,646 new cases, five deaths

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My COVID Story: How have you been impacted by coronavirus?
Postmedia is looking to speak with people who may have been impacted by COVID-19 here in Alberta. Have you undergone a travel-related quarantine? Have you received your vaccine, and if so did you feel any side effects? Have you changed your life for the better because of the pandemic? Send us an email at reply@calgaryherald.com to tell us your experience, or send us a message via this form.
More than 350 Calgary pharmacies now offering COVID-19 vaccine
Pharmacist Brian Jones with a COVID-19 vaccine at the Evergreen Village Shoppers Drug Mart in Calgary. Photo by Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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COVID-19 Live Updates: News on coronavirus in Calgary for April 15

COVID-19 Live Updates: News on coronavirus in Calgary for April 15
calgaryherald.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from calgaryherald.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.

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