On Monday, Alberta's health minister provided updated data on influenza, RSV and COVID-19 cases, and that the dashboard that should contain those numbers is still delayed.
“More information on immunizations against respiratory viruses including influenza and COVID-19 will be available shortly,” the health minister said.COVID-19, influenza vaccines available soon at Alberta pharmacies
LaGrange said there have been 28 cases of influenza and five lab-confirmed cases of respiratory syncytial virus since Aug. 28.The end of August or the beginning of September has typically marked the beginning of flu season for provincial health authorities.From Aug. 28 to Sept. 8, there were a total 92 new hospitalizations and three ICU admissions, bringing the total to 417 in hospital and seven in ICU, a 73 per cent increase from the last reported info.
She said data for the dates between July 24 and Aug. 27 will be available when the new dashboard goes online.Amid more hospitals continent-wide reinstating masking requirements in the face of increased hospitalizations, the health minister made no mention of any such moves for Alberta hospitals. jumped from Sept. 5 to 12, with 146 per cent more healthcare workers and 55 per cent more patients testing positive for COVID.LaGrange stressed the “collective responsibility” to prevent the spread of airborne viruses like COVID and influenza.
“As a mother and grandmother, I understand the anxiety that comes with sending your children back to school. I want to reassure you that Alberta’s government has the health and well-being of all young Albertans top of mind,” the health minister said.
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