COVID-19 LiveUpdate: News about Coronavirus in Calgary on July 9th

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Due to the rapid outbreak of news about COVID-19, we have created this page to provide you with the latest stories and information about outbreaks in and around Calgary.

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What’s happening now

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Alberta reports 52 new cases

There were no new deaths reported to Alberta Health over the last 24 hours. My condolences are with anyone grieving the loss of a loved one during this pandemic, whether from COVID-19 or any other cause. (2/5)

— Dr. Deena Hinshaw (@CMOH_Alberta) July 9, 2021

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Tam says he needs a better outreach of the vaccine to young Canadians because the first dose is late

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French health regulators recommend compulsory COVID-19 shots for health care workers

French health regulators recommended on Friday that all health care workers and other experts in contact with people susceptible to COVID-19 infection should be required to receive coronavirus vaccination without delay. Stated.

HAS regulators also advised using mRNA-based Pfizer or Modana vaccines to slow the spread of delta mutants as they provide stronger protection than other shots.

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State reports 23 new cases of COVID-19

Alberta reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 from 5,897 tests on Thursday.

Currently, there are 697 active cases across the state, down from 745 cases reported Wednesday. Of these, Alberta Health Services’ Calgary Zone has 353 active cases, about 50.6 percent of all active cases in the state.

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The Calgary Zone is the only zone in the state with over 150 active cases. There are 126 and 124 active cases in the North Zone and the Edmonton Zone, respectively.

The number of Albertans currently hospitalized for COVID-19 is 133, a decrease of 7 from the 140 reported Wednesday. However, 32 Albertans are being treated in the intensive care unit. This is an increase of 2 from the 30 ICUs reported the day before.

One new death was reported. The state’s death toll is 2,307.

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As of the end of Wednesday, 4,727,966 vaccinations had been administered in the state. Of all eligible Albertans (aged 12+), 73.7% have been vaccinated at least once and 52% have been fully vaccinated.

Thursday

Canada will not welcome unvaccinated tourists for some time: Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said foreign tourists not vaccinated against COVID-19 will not be allowed to enter Canada for some time because they do not want the government to jeopardize the development of virus containment. It was.

“For now, I can say that won’t happen for a while,” Trudeau said when asked by reporters when Canada would allow unvaccinated tourists to enter the country.

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Canada has exempted quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated citizens. However, despite pressure from the country’s injured tourism sector, non-essential foreign travelers have not yet been admitted.

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Thursday

Delta variant studies reveal the importance of two-shot immunity

New laboratory research on rapid expansion COVID-19 Delta Variant We are adding urgency to the call to accelerate global vaccination efforts.Peer-reviewed report by French scientists published in the journal Nature On Thursday, it was discovered that the delta mutant had a mutation that allowed it to evade some of the neutralizing antibodies produced by the vaccine or spontaneous infection.

A single vaccination with a double vaccination “barely” provides a preventive effect. However, experiments have shown that fully vaccinated people need to retain significant protection against delta mutants.

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Thursday

Drop-in COVID-19 Immune Clinic available on Monday

Starting Monday, Alberta Health Services (AHS) offers a drop-in vaccination clinic for the first and second doses of Moderna vaccine.

No Appointment Clinic at Calgary Telus Convention Center (136 8 Ave. SE) and Genesis Center (# 10, 7555 Falconridge Blvd. NE) from July 12th to July 19th for people born before 2003 There is. The clinic is open daily from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm.

1,500 Moderna vaccines will be available in 8 days.

If you have an Alberta Health Card, be sure to bring it with your photo ID. Participants must wear a face mask and use hand sanitizers in the field.

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People between the ages of 12 and 17 still need to Make a reservation To receive their dose.

Thursday

Oxford Stomp Concert Canceled in Second Year

Calgary’s Oxford Stomp Concert was canceled due to the second year COVID-19 pandemic. Oxford Stomp explained in a press release that he had decided to withdraw “in light of the well-being of the expanding community.”

There will be no physical events, but Oxford Stomp partners will donate to the Calgary Military Family Resource Center (MFRC) this month. This donation supports Canadian soldiers, veterans, and military families who were at the forefront of the pandemic.

“More than ever, our military families need our support. Their work did not end during the pandemic, so it is correct that our support should not end either. That’s it, “said David Rootledge, Vice President of Oxford and Head of the Western Canada Office, in a statement.

Anyone who wants to participate in fundraising activities and donate to Calgary MFRC can do it Visit their website..

Outdoor concerts have been held in Calgary for over 30 years, with artists such as Canadian rocker Bryan Adams and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member John Fogerty in the past.