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One of Okotoks area's first COVID victims, feels blessed, worried

One of Okotoks area's first COVID victims, feels blessed, worried

Leah Beingessner healthy one year after being diagnosed with COVID
Rapid tests rolling out in schools

Rapid tests rolling out in schools

The minister said the rapid testing program can allow for students and staff to be tested during the day without disruption to their daily routines. It can take as little as 15 minutes to get the results of a rapid test.
Albertans rush to book vaccines

Albertans rush to book vaccines

“This is great news and will go a long way in protecting those who are most vulnerable to severe outcomes from this virus."
Alberta continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions

Alberta continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions

"Each time we ease restrictions we increase opportunities for COVID-19 to spread if we do not continue to follow the important preventive measures required for each activity."
Friday marked one year of COVID-19 in Alberta

Friday marked one year of COVID-19 in Alberta

“Despite the changes, challenges and losses we have encountered, we have proven just how resilient Albertans are.”
Alberta start-ups lead the way in COVID-19 testing and treatment

Alberta start-ups lead the way in COVID-19 testing and treatment

Nanotechnology boosts domestic supply for COVID-19 testing
COVID-19 surging in northern Alberta communities

COVID-19 surging in northern Alberta communities

"In the northeast quadrant of the province, which is one half of the North health zone, we certainly see very significant increases.”
COVID-19 variant causes first continuing care outbreak

COVID-19 variant causes first continuing care outbreak

"This is a reminder that of course we are not out of the woods yet with respect to COVID-19 and the rapid spread that is possible with the variant."
COVID-19 vaccine for those under 75 starting next week

COVID-19 vaccine for those under 75 starting next week

With the new vaccine roll out strategy, the provincial government expects everyone in Alberta over the age of 18 to have their first dose by the end of June. 
First doses of vaccine expected for all Albertans by early summer

First doses of vaccine expected for all Albertans by early summer

"This change will significantly increase how quickly we can offer Albertans the protection of their first dose."
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