File photo of Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta - YourAlberta on YouTube)

By The Canadian Press

Alberta’s chief medical officer says most of 11 Omicron COVID cases were vaccinated

Dec 8, 2021 | 8:51 AM

EDMONTON, AB – Alberta’s total number of Omicron variant COVID-19 cases remains at 11, but the province’s chief medical officer of health expects that number to grow.

Dr. Deena Hinshaw also says seven of the 11 people were fully vaccinated, two were partially vaccinated and two were unvaccinated.

Alberta Health is still gathering data on the effects and spread of Omicron, but Hinshaw noted that early indications are those who contract the variant can avoid severe outcomes if vaccinated.

She also reported 240 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday for a total of about 4,100 active cases.

There are 373 people in hospital with the illness, including 76 in intensive care.

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Hinshaw said more than 60,000 youngsters between the ages of 5 to 11 have received a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

(The Canadian Press)