The chief medical officer of health said we can’t live in fear and terror of the virus for months but also can’t abandon efforts to protect the most vulnerable and ensure the health system can continue to meet all Albertans’ health needs.
Hinshaw is asking Albertans to respect COVID-19 and says it “is not just the flu.”
She said it is a novel virus that can overwhelm the health system and weaken essential services.
“Respecting COVID-19 means taking public health advice seriously by taking care of ourselves and communities by taking steps to prevent transmission.”
She also asked for respectful dialogue with those who have different opinions, saying solutions will be found by working together.
Hinshaw reiterated a balance must be found between minimizing the risk of COVID-19 and the harms of restrictions needed to keep the spread manageable.
“We have now crossed a tipping point and are losing the balance we have been seeking,” she warned.
The total number of COVID-19 cases across the province stands at 25,733. There are 3,138 4,477 active cases, up 826 from Friday, and 20,949 recovered cases, up 639.
Red Deer added 14 cases over the weekend and is up to 174. The city has 39 active cases as of Monday.
(With file from Chris Brown – CHAT News Today)
Source:- rdnewsnow.com
