With the arrival of fall, respiratory illnesses are on the rise in 2023, just as they traditionally do during this season. While some Canadian jurisdictions have reintroduced mask mandates in certain healthcare settings, Alberta has chosen to leave the decision up to individuals. According to Ministry of Health press secretary Charlotte Taillon, “Alberta’s government has …
For the first time since the E. coli outbreak started in Calgary daycares more than two weeks ago, no new cases have been added to the tally. But parents hoping to get some relief to their pocketbooks are still waiting for the province to launch a web portal for applications to receive the promised “compassionate …
E. Coli Outbreak in Calgary Daycares Shows Signs of Leveling Off The number of E. coli cases linked to an outbreak in Calgary daycares that began in late August seems to be reaching a plateau, according to Alberta Health Services (AHS). AHS considers this to be a positive sign that the initial wave of infections …
Update: This story was updated following the province’s clarification that six, not five, additional daycares were impacted. Calgary’s E. coli outbreak has now affected six more daycare sites, which have been ordered to shut down by Alberta Health Services. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mark Joffe, announced this development in a statement released just before midnight …
An E. coli outbreak at several daycares in Calgary has infected more than 300 people and sent more than 20 children to hospital. Many of those infected are children and have contracted hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe kidney complication. Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, a family physician, told Global News’ The Morning Show on Friday that …
Eleven days after an E. coli outbreak was declared in Calgary daycares, Alberta’s premier will be joining provincial and health officials for an update on the outbreak. It comes a day after parents and families affected by the outbreak sent an open letter to Premier Danielle Smith asking, “What are you going to do to …
Three Calgary daycares affected by an E. coli outbreak have reopened after being closed for a week. The outbreak, which has resulted in 231 lab-confirmed cases, led to the hospitalization of 26 patients, including both children and adults. 11 patients have been discharged from the hospital, while 21 children have been diagnosed with hemolytic uremic …
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed her condolences and support to E.coli patients and their families on Sunday, nearly a week after the outbreak was declared. Currently, there are 190 confirmed cases linked to the outbreak, and 27 children remain hospitalized. Seven patients have been discharged. According to Alberta Health Services, 20 patients have developed severe …
Federal Health Minster Mark Holland stated that the government is prepared to assist Alberta if necessary as reports of an E.coli outbreak in multiple daycares in Calgary continue to increase. As of Friday, Alberta Health Services (AHS) reported 142 lab-confirmed cases linked to the outbreak, with 26 children in stable condition at the hospital. On …
More cases continue to be linked to the Calgary daycare E. coli outbreak. And while some parents are having to watch as their kids are being hospitalized, other parents are taking action to seek restitution. On Friday, Alberta Health Services said there were 142 lab-confirmed cases linked to the outbreak and 26 kids were stable …