Jen Lee
@jenleecbc.bsky.social
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Senior Reporter for CBC News specializing in health stories cbc.ca/calgary Based in Calgary, Alberta cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/author/jennifer-lee-1.2878035
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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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*There have been a TOTAL of 12 COVID deaths in Alberta since Aug 24*
(Sorry if that wasn't clear!)
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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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The Alberta government says the baby who died is one of seven congenital measles cases diagnosed this year👇
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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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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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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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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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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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Alberta has reported 7 new measles cases since Friday

Total to date = 1,890

In hospital currently = 0

www.alberta.ca/measles
Reposted by Jen Lee
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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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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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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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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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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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Alberta is reporting 11 new measles cases today

Total to date = 1,790