Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Westlock, Athabasca, Barrhead News and Information

Thousands more healthcare workers to get vaccinated by end of December

The province has secured a second set of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 25,350 doses coming next week,

Dec 14, 2020 4:44 PM Read more >

COVID cases still rising in Athabasca

Mandatory restrictions from the province went into effect Sunday

Dec 14, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >

Nightmare on COVID Street: Virus-headed party provocateur stars in new Alberta ads

EDMONTON — Alberta, seeking to heal with hard-edged humour, has launched a COVID-19 advertising campaign starring a fashion-challenged, hard-partying, virus-headed Freddy Kruegeresque super-spreader.

Dec 12, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

COVID infection rate low in Alberta pilot project for international travellers

CALGARY — The number of positive COVID-19 tests in a pilot project for international travellers at the Calgary airport and a United States border crossing in southern Alberta has been reasonably low after its first six weeks.

Dec 12, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

New AHS visitor policies to slow COVID-19

"We know these restrictions will be difficult, especially during the holiday season, but they are needed to stop spread of the virus and to keep patients safe."

Dec 12, 2020 9:45 AM Read more >

Westlock area breaks 100 recorded COVID-19 cases

Five new cases reported since yesterday

Dec 11, 2020 4:45 PM Read more >

Three more COVID-19 cases recorded in Westlock

Alberta: 20,163 active cases, 1,566 recorded today

Dec 10, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

Alberta COVID-19 vaccinations to start next week with hospital, care staff

EDMONTON — Alberta is to start distributing the COVID-19 vaccine next week to front-line health workers and caregivers. Health Minister Tyler Shandro says the first round of the vaccine will be administered on Dec. 16.

Dec 9, 2020 6:53 PM Read more >

Canada approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine; here's what we know about it

Health Canada says the side effects from Pfizer's clinical trials were found to be "mild or moderate" and included things like pain at the site of injection, body chills and feeling tired and feverish.

Dec 9, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

Alberta government closes most businesses; allows ski hills to remain open

“Many restaurants and similar operations have told us because they cannot pay their own bills right now, that this will allow them to fully access the federal supports and provincial supports as we get through the difficult following weeks."

Dec 9, 2020 11:15 AM Read more >