WORLD NEWS – CALIFORNIA – Alberta is celebrating its bloodiest day since the COVID-19 pandemic began

On Monday, Alberta hit a bleak milestone. Alberta Health has reported the highest number of COVID-19-related deaths in the 24-hour period since the pandemic hit the county.

The death toll in Alberta now stands at 427. This means that nearly a quarter of all deaths have occurred since November. 1.

« These aren’t just numbers. These are people. As our cases rise, so will our deaths. ”, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr.. Dina Henshaw said.

Of the deaths, eight were reported in the Edmonton area, seven in the Calgary area, and three in the Southern District, and one death was reported in each of the North and Central regions.

In the Edmonton area, two deaths have been linked to an outbreak at the Edmonton Public Care Center: a man in his seventies and a man in his eighties. Two deaths have also been reported on South Terrace Continuing Care: a woman in her 80s and a woman in her 90s. Two deaths were reported in the International Covenant on Chateau Vitalin: a man in his eighties and a woman in his 100’s. A woman in her 90s who had been linked to the outbreak also died in Villa Margaret. Also died a man in his 60s from the Edmonton area who was not associated with continuing care.

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In the Calgary area, there was one death unrelated to continuing care: a man in his 90s. Two deaths have been reported from Wing Kei Care: a man in his 80s and a man in his 90s. Two deaths have also been linked to the Mount Royal Rivera outbreak: a man in his 60s and a woman in her 90s. . A man in his eighties died from Revera’s Bow-Crest Care Center, as well as a man in his 90’s from Carewest George Boyack.

Two deaths in the Southern District have not been linked to ongoing care: a woman in her 60s and a woman in her 70s. A man in his seventies from the southern region also died, linked to the outbreak at the Edith Cavell Care Center.

A man in his eighties passed by from the Central District. It was not related to ongoing care, nor the death of a woman in her 60s from the North.

She said Alberta currently has 10,031 confirmed active cases and in the past 24 hours, Alberta has completed more than 12,000 lab tests..

Alberta’s chief medical officer acknowledges that the province is now suffering from a second wave of the deadly virus.

The number of new confirmed cases nearly doubled daily in about a month, going from 500 to 1,000. Many infections are from unknown sources.

“About a month ago, there was still a possibility that we could change things. . This is clearly not what happened.

« We are in the second wave. This number is not deterministic. She said, « It’s still in our hands. ».

Henshaw said that if it becomes clear that the new measures introduced on Friday are not enough, “we will make recommendations on additional measures for sure.”.

Henshaw said that every time a new positive case is confirmed, there is an average of 15 affected close contacts..

This is why Alberta Health brought various methods of alerting contacts, such as an online portal that sends text messages to close contacts of status.

However, contact tracing tools have an incredibly heavy workload due to the increasing number of new positive cases every day..

“I think these teams are still struggling to get work done in time,” Hinshaw said.

She also asked anyone who had received a call telling them a positive to be kind and respectful.

She explained that those who have tested positive « are sometimes unhappy with contact tracing tools ». Please remember that they are doing their best for the community and for you.

Alberta Health Services has said for some time that they require more contact tracing tools. As the application and interviewing processes begin, hiring is expected this week to fill 425 jobs.

« Many of our jobs are now closed and in the final recruitment phase, including shortlisting and interviews, » said company spokesperson James Wood..

“We expect to start hiring this week and intend to fully absorb all 425 jobs within four to six weeks.. All open contact tracker centers are posted to AHS. Ca / contacttracingjobs. We will continue to post opportunities for contact tracing business and anyone interested should continue to review AHS careers page.

As of Monday, there are 62 active cases of COVID-19 among residents and patients at the Edmonton Public Continuing Care Center. This indicates no increase since the last update.

There are 71 active cases among employees, which is an increase of two cases since the last update.

There were two additional deaths associated with the outbreak. So far, a total of 30 people have died associated with the outbreak.

As of Monday, there are 11 active cases in patients who have tested positive, an increase of two since the last update..

A total of 21 healthcare workers tested positive for COVID-19, which means there have been no new cases of employees since the last update..

Alberta Health told Global News on Monday that swimming lessons are not allowed under the new health restrictions. Figure skating lessons are also not permitted unless they are one-on-one.

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Alberta received some rapid tests from the federal government. According to Alberta Health, 42 ID Now devices are deployed across the province.

Hinshaw said Monday that about 13 percent of all Alberta schools have an outbreak or alert, and 65 are on a watchlist..

As of November. 15, 1,720 cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Alberta schools. As of November. 16, 0. 1% of staff and students have active cases of COVID-19.

“In Alberta, local school authorities set the school calendar and are flexible and independent to adjust calendars to meet local needs,” said Alberta Education spokesperson Colin Aitchison..

“We are not yet aware that one of the school authorities is considering extending their winter leave.

Rick Wilson, Alberta’s Minister for Indigenous Relations, began self-isolating Monday morning after a close contact tested positive for the COVID-19 virus..

In a statement, Wilson said he had a test scheduled for later this week but was feeling well and showing no symptoms of COVID-19..

In order to follow public health guidelines, he will be in self-isolation until November.. 24, 14 days after exposure.

“To be clear, it’s a very different incident from the prime minister. Wilson said, « They are not related in any way. ».

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