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By Dori Modney

Chief Medical Officer of Health worried: daily COVID cases surpass 1000 in Alberta

Nov 14, 2020 | 4:24 PM

EDMONTON, AB. — Dr. Deena Hinshaw issued a series of “Tweets” on Saturday, in her increasing concern, as the continuing hike in the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise.

Dr. Hinshaw tweets concerns

“Sadly, we have also learned of 3 new deaths, bringing the provincial total to 401. My thoughts go out to the families of these individuals and anyone mourning a loved one today.”

Two of the deaths were recorded in the Edmonton zone and the third in Calgary.

“In the days ahead”, stated Hinshaw, “we all have a role to play in getting case numbers down to protect our health care system, keep schools and businesses open, and protect vulnerable Albertans. This is our last chance to avoid more restrictive measures.”

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“I understand many are particularly disappointed that team sports and indoor fitness classes are also paused until Nov. 27. We need a pause on any activity that has a significant chance of spreading infection from one to many.”

Dr. Hinshaw is strongly encouraging all Albertans to follow the latest Alberta Health preventative measures, if you reside in a community on the enhanced list.

For more information o the new targeted measures that came into effect on Thursday, visit the province’s enhanced public measures information on the AHS website.

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The province currently has 256 people in hospital because of the virus, an increase of 16, including 54 who remain in intensive care. It marks the ninth straight day that Alberta has set a new hospitalization record and the first time in eight days the number of people in ICU has not increased.

The province will provide another brief update on COVID-19 numbers on Sunday, before a detailed update including local COVID-19 numbers is provided on Monday, November 16.