Medicine Hat has two cases of COVID-19
By Collin Gallant on March 20, 2020.
Medicine Hat News
Medicine Hat now has two confirmed cases of COVID-19. Here’s a look at more of a
data.
Alberta has
recorded its first death due to Corona virus — a 60-year-old man in Edmonton — while the number of cases in the south zone also rose.
Local health reporter Gillian Slade digs into the number surrounding who is currently being affected by the coronavirus in Alberta. Click
here.
Provincial legislators
are planning a war Friday sitting to clarify emergency rules regarding the pandemic respose.
A roundup of national news is
here.
City OperationsOfficials made no change to the City of Medicine Hat emergency planning status on Thursday, but announced at a late day press conference that they will limit public access to City Hall and several other buildings as a way to further prevent the potential spread of the Corona virus.
The News’ coverage of the changes are
here.
GroceriesThe
News looks at options for home delivery of groceries
here.
Education on lineThe
latest on how the Medicine Hat College is adjusting to keep carrying on under health restrictions.
Utility planAt the same press conference, city officials announced there will be a three-month moratorium on utility disconnections as a way to ease concerns for residents who are in isolation or are out of work due to calls for social distancing that have led to a sharp decline in economic activity.
The city is also preparing to announce more information on how a provincial “utility bill deferral” plan will be implemented
here.
Warmer weatherSpring officially arrives over night on Friday, and warmer temperatures are forecast in Southeast Alberta. Sunny conditions and plus-range temperatures are predicted through to Tuesday, including a high of 7C on Tuesday.
Find a full forecast
here.
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