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Social distancing a must for all those not in isolation
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 24th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade While people who have been travelling or have symptoms of COVID-19 are required to “self-isolate,” everyone is required to practise “social distancing.” Social distancing limits the number of people you are in close contact with and reduces the risk of getting sick. Social distancing does not mean you need to remain inside your house ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta COVID-19 testing protocol changes to focus on high-risk citizens
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 24th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health has new criteria to determine who will be tested for COVID-19. People who were travelling and returned to Alberta after March 12 and have mild symptoms will no longer qualify for testing. If you are in this category you are required to “self-isolate” at home. If you have already been scheduled for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tourism MH offers safe-trip bingo
By MO CRANKER on March 24th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Tourism Medicine Hat is reminding people that there are still things to do while social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak. The group released a bingo card on their social media pages Monday night that give people suggestions on what they can do during a safe trip out of the house. “Right now, a lot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Classes return to MHC in virtual mode
By JEREMY APPEL on March 24th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Monday marked the return of classes at Medicine Hat College after a week of uncertainty due to the coronavirus outbreak. Teachers are using various online methods, including Blackboard, YouTube and Skype to assist their students in finishing the semester. “As a community and a college, we’re taking a step that would have seemed incredible ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farmers gearing up but need government support
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 24th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Those on the ground level of the food chain – farmers, ranchers, processors – say they are “readying an army” ahead of a rapidly approaching planting season, but say that army needs government support. On Monday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined a $5-billion boost to credit programs for agricultural producers to access so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Online complaint form available should you see someone not self-isolating
By Medicine Hat News on March 24th, 2020
If you observe someone not following the recommendations for self-isolating you can report the situation to Alberta Health Services using an online complaint form. “Public Health Inspectors will inspect sites that have been brought to their attention and educate about the orders or enforce them as required,” said Tom McMillan spokesperson for Alberta Health. “After ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 update – March 23
By Mo Cranker on March 23rd, 2020
Medicine Hat News Alberta Health Services announced this weekend that 64 new cases of coronovirus brings the provincial total to 259, but no new cases were added in the South zone.The number in Medicine Hat remained at two, while one in the Municipal District of Taber and four in the Lethbridge area brings the total ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sakamoto’s show launch postponed due to COVID-19
By MO CRANKER on March 23rd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Longtime Hatter Mark Sakamoto’s television show has had its premiere postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The show, “Good People,” was set to hit CBC streaming platforms today, but it has been pushed back to an undecided later date. The first season of the show will consist of five, 30-minute episodes. Sakamoto and his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baba Cluck opens its doors
By MO CRANKER on March 23rd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Lorelle Halderman has wanted to own a fried chicken and comfort food restaurant since she was a teenager. Now, a few decades later, she and her husband have brought that dream to life. The pair opened up the doors to Baba Cluck on March 16 and is now ready to serve Redcliff and Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Animal World stepping up to help others
By MO CRANKER on March 23rd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker In uncertain times, certain people step up to help others. Animal World owner Rob Andreas is trying to help those in need by offering a table of free supplies to anyone who needs something. Andreas set up the table Thursday and piled it high with essentials like toilet paper, tissues, women’s hygiene products, bread, ... Read More »
1 response64 new cases of COVID-19
By MO CRANKER on March 23rd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker This weekend, 64 new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Alberta. The government held a Youtube livestream Saturday announcing 31 new cases of the virus, then sent out a release Sunday explaining the other 33. The new total in Alberta is 259 cases of coronavirus. Of the total cases, 18 are hospitalized, seven have ... Read More »
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