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City makes recommendations for outdoor safety
By Medicine Hat News on March 28th, 2020
Medicine Hat News Officials are now recommending that residents avoid play and recreation areas, such as skateparks, tennis courts, as well as playground equipment to help contain the spread of COVID-19, the city of Medicine Hat’s parks department announced on Friday. Outdoor common play spaces include the Inland and Saamis skateboard parks, outdoor courts (such ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ag sector warns of food price, supply issues
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 28th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Groups representing food producers are warning of higher food prices and potential food shortages if the agriculture sector is hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic regulations, a call echoed by the Alberta government. Alberta Ag minister Devin Dreeshen told a press conference Thursday that he had confidence in the food supply chain as it is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Influenza numbers from across the province
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 28th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade As we approach the tail end of the regular influenza season, the number of people who have died from flu in the province is 36 and in the south zone six, according to the most recent data provided by Alberta Health Services (AHS). The data covers the period from Aug. 25, 2019 to March ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 update – March 27
By Mo Cranker on March 27th, 2020
Medicine Hat News The province announced that the number of cases of in the South Health zone rose on Thursday, and a total of 21 of the 486 confirmed cases of coronavirus are in hospital. Officials now estimate that one quarter of the province’s 8,500 will eventually be required to care for severe cases. That ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local landlord promises to work with tenants
By JEREMY APPEL on March 27th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A local landlord says she will work with tenants unable to pay their upcoming rent as a result of the COVID-19 crisis to find a flexible solution. The federal government announced Wednesday up to $2,000 in monthly subsidies for individuals who are unable to work at this time, but the funds may not make ... Read More »
1 responseNo money for Hat shelters but space is adequate for right now
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 27th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Medicine Hat Community Housing Society says no additional government funding was provided to Medicine Hat for the homeless and plenty of meals are being provided every day. “Our current shelter capacity is adequate and the homeless serving systems’ response and provision of isolation spaces is proving to have positive results and not over-populating the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No local cases of COVID-19 have been hospitalized
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 27th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health Services says there are no COVID-cases hospitalized yet in Medicine Hat. Dr. Shobhit Maruti, medical officer of health AHS south zone, says Medicine Hat has no COVID-19 cases in hospital. Four of the five confirmed cases in Medicine Hat were returning travellers and they strictly followed all the guidelines. One, announced Thursday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guidelines to follow during pandemic
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 27th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Mandatory 14-day self-isolation for returning international travellers or close contacts of people with confirmed COVID-19 Mandatory 10-day self-isolation for people with symptoms that are not related to a pre-existing illness or health condition: cough, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose or sore throat. Violation of mass gathering restrictions are now legally enforceable and subject ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters brighten up the city with window art
By Medicine Hat News on March 27th, 2020
Stuck inside without much of an audience, Imogen Milner found a new canvas for her artistry: the front window. The six-year-old Hatter is part of a new trend during the COVID-19 pandemic, connecting with those who drive or walk by their house. Whether it’s with paint, markers, paper or anything else they can find, art ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No Hat COVID-19 cases in hospital so far: AHS
By Gillian Slade on March 26th, 2020
Medicine Hat News Alberta Health Services told the News Thursday afternoon that no COVID-19 cases are hospitalized yet in Medicine Hat. Dr. Shobhit Maruti, medical officer of health AHS south zone, says four of the five confirmed cases in Medicine Hat were returning travellers and they strictly followed all the guidelines. News of the fifth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 update – March 26
By Mo Cranker on March 26th, 2020
Medicine Hat News A roundup of the News coverage on the morning of Thursday, March 26, 2020. Alberta has announced that steep fines could be levied on those who are not following self-isolation protocols. Those who have travelled or are otherwise showing symptoms related to coronovius could also be fined. Story here. Alberta and Ontario ... Read More »
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