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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · 5d

Alberta will offer a free, preventative RSV shot to some high-risk newborns this fall, but it is stopping short of providing universal coverage to infants, which some other provinces are opting to do

Latest from me👇

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

High-risk Alberta newborns to start getting new RSV shot next month amid calls for wider coverage | CBC News

Alberta will offer a free, preventative RSV shot to some high-risk newborns this fall, but it is stopping short of providing universal coverage to infants, which some other provinces are opting to do.

www.cbc.ca

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · 8d

Albert is reporting 3 more measles cases since Friday

Total this year = 1,920
In hospital now = 1
Total hosp = 152 (15icu)
Total deaths = 1

www.alberta.ca/measles

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · 8d

Some community outreach groups are scrambling after being told that, starting this month, they no longer have access to free, provincially funded needles, pipes and other harm reduction supplies from their usual provider
Story👇

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Calgary outreach organizations worried as access to free harm reduction supplies dries up | CBC News

Some community outreach groups working with vulnerable Calgarians are scrambling after being told that, starting this month, they no longer have access to free, provincially funded needles, pipes and ...

www.cbc.ca

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · 11d

*There have been a TOTAL of 12 COVID deaths in Alberta since Aug 24*
(Sorry if that wasn't clear!)

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · 11d

Alberta's weekly respiratory virus update is out👇
(data tracking for season began Aug 24)

COVID-19
Deaths: 12
In hospital: 68/3icu
Total Hosp: 197/12icu
Positivity: 6.8%

FLU:
In hosp: 1
Total hosp: 23
Positivity: 0.7%

RSV:
In hosp: 1
Total hosp: 8
Positivity: 0.4%
www.alberta.ca/stats/dashbo...

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · 12d

The Alberta government says the baby who died is one of seven congenital measles cases diagnosed this year👇

Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · 12d

Tragic news in Alberta

The province is reporting its first measles death since its outbreaks began in March

A baby, born prematurely, after the mother contracted measles

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Alberta baby born prematurely dies due to measles, in province's first death | CBC News

Alberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began in the province in March. The province says a baby, who was born prematurely after the mother became...

www.cbc.ca

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · 12d

Tragic news in Alberta

The province is reporting its first measles death since its outbreaks began in March

A baby, born prematurely, after the mother contracted measles

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Alberta baby born prematurely dies due to measles, in province's first death | CBC News

Alberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began in the province in March. The province says a baby, who was born prematurely after the mother became...

www.cbc.ca

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · 18d

COVID-19 continues to tick up in Alberta. Here's the latest wkly respiratory virus update shows👇

COVID:
In hosp: 71 (4 icu)
Total hosptitalizations since Aug 24: 145 (11 icu)
Deaths: 7
Postivity: 7.8%

FLU:
In hosp: 6
Deaths: 0
Positivity: 0.6%

www.alberta.ca/stats/dashbo...

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · 18d

Alberta doctors are pushing back against unproven claims by U.S. President Donald Trump linking autism to the use of Tylenol during pregnancy. They worry Trump's message could spark unnecessary fear among parents and pregnant individuals
My latest👇

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Trump's claims linking autism and Tylenol are a 'manufactured conspiracy,' Alberta doctor warns | CBC News

Alberta doctors are pushing back against unproven claims by U.S. President Donald Trump linking autism to the use of Tylenol during pregnancy.

www.cbc.ca

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Janet French @jantafrench.bsky.social · 26d

NEW: The Alberta Teachers' Association and employers are returning to the bargaining table Friday.

See short decision from the LRB, to resolve the complaint the government filed earlier this week.

Note the outstanding issues: two pay items and coverage of COVID vaccines. #AbLeg #AbEd

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · 26d

Alberta's weekly respiratory virus update👇

COVID-19
69 in hospital (3 icu) ⬆️
3 deaths (no change)
7% positivity

FLU:
5 in hospital
0 deaths
1.2% positivity

RSV:
1 in hospital
0 deaths
.3% positivty

www.alberta.ca/stats/dashbo...

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · 26d

Some Alberta physicians say the province's neonatal intensive care units continue to struggle, often operating over what they consider safe capacity levels.

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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Alberta neonatal intensive care units still under strain, doctors warn | CBC News

Some Alberta physicians say the province's neonatal intensive care units continue to struggle, often operating over what they consider safe capacity levels.

www.cbc.ca

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · 27d

Alberta's measles case counts have now hit 1,900

5 new cases reported today
(1 in Calgary zone, 4 in north zone)

Total to date = 1,900 (outbreaks began in March)
In hospital now = 0

www.alberta.ca/measles

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · 29d

Alberta has reported 7 new measles cases since Friday

Total to date = 1,890

In hospital currently = 0

www.alberta.ca/measles

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Janet French @jantafrench.bsky.social · Sep 15

Compensation is one of the issues at the heart of the contract dispute between Alberta teachers and their employers.

The gov't says, it's offered everything it can. Ts say their wages haven't kept up with costs or job demands.

Here's what numbers they're using to make their points. #AbLeg #AbEd

How does Alberta teacher pay compare with other provinces? | CBC News

As a strike looms, teachers say they are underpaid for the growing workload they bear, and burning out from trying to meet students’ growing and varied needs.

www.cbc.ca

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · Sep 12

Alberta's respiratory virus dashboard is reporting now for the 2025-26 season 👇

COVID-19
57 in hospital (4 icu)
3 deaths
6.9% positivity ⬆️

FLU
6 in hosp
0 deaths
1.1% positivity

RSV
0 in hosp
0 deaths
0.2% positivity

(Data collection for the new season began on Aug 24, 2025)

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · Sep 12

Pregnant Albertans ARE eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine this fall...

But doctors say the messaging has not been clear and they worry people don't know this is the case

Latest from me👇
#abhealth
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

COVID-19 vaccine free for pregnant Albertans but many don't know that, doctors warn | CBC News

Pregnant Albertans are eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine this fall, but doctors say they are not aware of any clear messaging from the provincial government to either patients or health-care provid...

www.cbc.ca

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · Sep 10

COVID-19 appears to be picking up steam in Alberta and health experts worry a more restrictive provincial vaccination campaign could lead to a more intense respiratory virus season

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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

COVID-19 on the upswing as concerns about Alberta's vaccine coverage linger | CBC News

COVID-19 appears to be picking up steam in Alberta and health experts worry a more restrictive provincial vaccination campaign could lead to a more intense respiratory virus season.

www.cbc.ca

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · Sep 5

More than 7,000 additional health-care workers have transferred over to three new health organizations in the latest chapter of the Alberta government's complete overhaul of the medical system

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

'A lot of uncertainty': Questions abound on the front lines over benefits, impact of AHS restructuring | CBC News

Thousands more Alberta health-care workers have transferred over to three new organizations in the latest chapter of the provincial government's complete overhaul of the medical system.

www.cbc.ca

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · Sep 3

Alberta's measles surge appears to be slowing, but with children back in school this week health experts caution another rapid upswing could be around the corner

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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Measles spread trending down as Alberta kids head back to the classroom. Will it last? | CBC News

Alberta's measles surge appears to be slowing, but with children back in school this week health experts caution another rapid upswing could be around the corner.

www.cbc.ca

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · Aug 22

Here is the Alberta government's more detailed list of who qualifies for a free COVID-19 shot
(what type of health workers, what medical conditions make you eligible etc)
Pregnant Albertans ARE included
www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-...

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · Aug 22

Update from Alberta government on its COVID-19 immunization plan👇

As announced this wk, health care workers WILL be covered
It is NOT expanding coverage to include ALL seniors, other groups deemed high risk by NACI

Most Albertans will pay $100
Details:
www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · Aug 21

Alberta is reporting 3 more measles cases today, after confirming zero new cases yesterday

Total to date = 1,793

Cumulative hospitalizations = 147 including 15 icu admissions
(Jan 1 - Aug 16)

www.alberta.ca/measles

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · Aug 21

Renewed calls for Alberta to offer the COVID-19 vaccine for free to all who want it, after the government reinstates coverage for health workers
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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Doctors renew push for free COVID shots for more Albertans, after coverage reinstated for health workers | CBC News

Doctors are renewing their call on the Alberta government to offer the COVID-19 vaccine for free to anyone who wants it, now that the province has agreed to cover health-care workers.

www.cbc.ca

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Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · Aug 19

Alberta is reporting 11 new measles cases today

Total to date = 1,790

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