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By Shane Clausing

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Hinshaw: “We must take steps to reduce community transmission” Alberta could add new COVID-19 measures Tuesday

Nov 24, 2020 | 6:59 AM

With the cases of COVID-19 rising substantially in the province over the last month, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, says action needs to be taken.

“I have now reported 476 deaths from COVID-19, which is both a reminder of this viruses deadly potential and further proof that we must take steps to reduce community transmission.”

“It’s clear that we’ve reached a precarious point in Alberta. The virus is spreading faster and more widely than at any other point during the pandemic.”

Hinshaw’s comments came after she announced that Alberta had confirmed 1,549 new cases of COVID-19 for November 22, the second largest daily total the province has reported since the pandemic began.

“Last Monday we announced 860 new cases. On Sunday, less than a week later, we announced 1,584,” said Hinshaw. “The number of fatalities from this virus is growing and the number of hospitalizations and ICU admissions continues to rise, challenging the health system’s ability to deliver the care that Albertan’s need in the future.”

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While it is unknown what measures could be put into place by the government on Tuesday, Hinshaw met with Premier Jason Kenney as well as other provincial officials to discuss the new measures.

Despite the fact that new measures could be implemented, Hinshaw adds that we need to adjust our lifestyles to get this virus under control.

“I need your help and we all need to work together. The spread of the virus, the impact on our health system and the challenges it imposes to our health are serious.”

“We all need to reduce our social and cohort interactions as much as possible. If you can adapt your life to reduce the amount of time you spend interacting with others, please do so now. This is a challenging moment, but our province is strong and there is hope. There is light at the end of the tunnel, but we cannot let up now. We are in this together and we are strongest together.”