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By Justin Goulet

AHS will not announce 2021 New Year’s babies amid COVID restrictions

Dec 31, 2020 | 11:14 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – New Year’s babies won’t enter the world with as much pomp and circumstance as in years past.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) said that given the current restrictions in place at healthcare facilities and “ongoing health system challenges” brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, AHS and Covenant Health will not be identifying or announcing 2021’s New Year’s babies.

The health agency hopes to resume the practice in 2022.

“While we understand that this is a traditional news event, it is simply not possible to invite media into our facilities at this time,” AHS stated.

“In addition, our labour and delivery teams are extremely busy and priority must be given to patient care in these extraordinary times.”

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