Alberta’s chief health officer says increase in COVID-19 cases a wake-up call

Dr. Deena Hinshaw says many Albertans may be suffering from pandemic fatigue and not practicing physical distancing

Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw updates media on the COVID-19 situation in Edmonton on Friday March 20, 2020.Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says ballooning COVID-19 numbers in the province are worrying and should serve as a wake-up call for those who are no longer practising physical distancing.

She said she understands many Albertans are suffering from COVID-19 fatigue and might believe that they no longer need to worry about its spread.

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