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Doctors offices not busy as physicians taking fewer in-person appointments
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 25th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Your family doctor’s office may not be as busy as you would think during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Actually, most physicians are not (busy),” said Dr. Donovan Nunweiler, Southlands Medical Clinic. “In order to be compliant with social isolation, we are addressing patient concerns over the phone and only seeing the patient in person for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 update – March 24
By Jeremy Appel on March 24th, 2020
Medicine Hat NewsA roundup from the Medicine Hat News on the morning of Tuesday, March 24, current as of 9 a.m. The House of Commons will hold a special session today to debate new emergency powers to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. https://medicinehatnews.com/news/national-news/2020/03/24/parliament-to-debate-emergency-spending-and-government-powers-in-covid19-fight/ One in five Canadians see the pandemic response as overblown, according to a new poll: https://medicinehatnews.com/news/national-news/2020/03/24/one-in-five-canadians-think-covid19-pandemic-blown-out-of-proportion-poll/ Safely out and aboutMedicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free counselling offered throughout pandemic
By Medicine Hat News on March 24th, 2020
The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta is offering free counselling sessions throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The PAA’s Disaster Response Network will provide between one and three pro-bono sessions with volunteer psychologists for those experiencing distress throughout this time, prioritizing health care providers and first responders who have been traumatized by recent events. It is not a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beef workers on the job
By Medicine Hat News on March 24th, 2020
This week, Cargill and the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 401, announced new premium pay for employees and the major slaughter facility in High River. Workers will be paid a $2 per hour premium on regular work weeks to keep more workers on the job, as well as guaranteed two weeks of sick pay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WestJet cuts service between Hat and Calgary by 33 per cent
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 24th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade WestJet is reducing the number of flights it operates between Medicine Hat and Calgary from three to two a day, effective immediately. After Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement last week about closing borders, West Jet announced suspension of its international and transborder flights for 30 days effective March 22 at 11:59 p.m. It also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Physiotherapy, massage therapy still OK right now
By Medicine Hat News on March 24th, 2020
There are no restrictions at this time regarding physiotherapists and massage therapists. “They are required to take preventative measures to implement thorough cleaning procedures, provide handwashing stations for staff and clients upon entry, and ask customers if they are feeling sick and recommend those who are to follow guidelines for those experiencing symptoms.” said Tom ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College libraries cease lending practice
By Medicine Hat News on March 24th, 2020
Although Medicine Hat College’s libraries remain open for now, they are no longer lending out items. “In an effort to keep our community safe and healthy, we are not able to circulate materials for loan or accept money at the desk at this time,” reads a Monday Instagram post from Medicine Hat College Library. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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