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AHS discretion used to determine which seniors’ facilities to ramp up testing at
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 23rd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade After the chief medical officer of health announced last Friday that testing for COVID-19 would expand to asymptomatic residents and staff in continuing care facilities, it has emerged that this is not taking place at all facilities. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health for Alberta, was questioned during Tuesday’s daily briefing about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!GunHub taking precautions and following guidelines while remaining open for business
By Medicine Hat News on April 23rd, 2020
Rocky Rutledge has heard the complaints. But as long as it’s OK with Alberta Health Services, Canadian GunHub will remain open for business. The shooting range and store have been considered essential since they serve hunters and individuals who need to be recertified to use guns annually. Rutledge says complaints have been filed claiming that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrating 100 in style, by distance
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 23rd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade It was a milestone birthday celebrated in a unique way. Martha Wilson, resident of Cypressview Foundation seniors’ residence, turned 100 years old Wednesday and, while complying with social distancing requirements during the COVID pandemic, family and friends made it a memorable event. There were balloons festooning the entrance to the residence and an enormous ... Read More »
1 responseCity portfolio focused on long term
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 23rd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat’s investment funds were not spared from the bloodbath on the world financial markets last month, officials told the News when the city’s 2019 annual report was released last week. In fact, losses were great enough to erase an astounding near 15 per cent rate of return from last year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Essential service’ Farmers Market officials ironing out details for start date
By Medicine Hat News on April 23rd, 2020
The opening day for the Medicine Hat Farmers Market will be delayed as organizers plan how to best operate the “essential service” as declared by the province. The market typically opens in late May each year at the Cypress Centre on the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede grounds. Officials say they are still in discussions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID cases on the rise in South Zone
By Medicine Hat News on April 23rd, 2020
As of Wednesday morning… Medicine Hat News In the last two weeks the number of COVID cases in Alberta has doubled and in the south zone it has gone from 26 to 200 cases, according to Alberta Health numbers on Wednesday morning. The most significant change for the south zone is the number of COVID-19 ... Read More »
1 responseProcedures followed for hospitalized COVID patients: AHS
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 23rd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A reliable source tells the News that patients with COVID-19 at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital are not being isolated from other non-COVID patients. Alberta Health Services confirmed Wednesday afternoon that there are two cases at MHRH, one of whom is in ICU. In an emailed statement, AHS said that all “Infection Prevention and Control ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parade scheduled for St. Joseph’s home
By Medicine Hat News on April 21st, 2020
A parade will take place at St. Joseph’s Home on Third Street NE on Thursday at 3 p.m. Many of the residents and staff will be outside. Families and friends are encouraged to drive by or stand at a distance as a gesture of goodwill during this difficult time of social distancing during the COVID-19 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor urges neighbourly conduct during pandemic
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 21st, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Calls for physical isolation in the pandemic response are aggravating neighbour squabbles and causing some confusion, city officials said Tuesday while stressing common sense and courtesy to prevent frustration. Mayor Ted Clugston and the city’s director of emergency response, Merrick Brown, said that overall Hatters should be commended for following guidelines from Alberta Health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede Queen competition has been cancelled
By Medicine Hat News on April 21st, 2020
The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Queen committee has decided to cancel the 2020 Queen competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Entries were to have opened April 1, but because conducting a Stampede Queen competition requires significant planning and preparations, the committee felt it would not be consistent with Alberta Health’s instructions to stay home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two cases of COVID-19 have been admitted to local hospital
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 21st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Medicine Hat Regional Hospital has admitted two patients with COVID-19, Alberta Health Services says. There are 63 people in hospitals around the province and since the pandemic began a total of 149 people have been hospitalized. Currently 15 are in ICU, and since the pandemic began a total of 40 have been treated in ... Read More »
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