article by Government of Alberta
Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Andre Corriveau has confirmed the H1N1-related death of the father of a participant at the World Skills Competition in Calgary.The New Zealand resident died in a Calgary hospital Thursday, and although the official cause of death is yet to be [...]
article by Government of Ontario
Ontario is well prepared for the upcoming flu season according to a new report from Dr. Arlene King, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health.
Ontario has been preparing for an influenza pandemic for several years. The Ontario Health Plan for an Influenza Pandemic, released in 2004 has been continually updated to reflect [...]
The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to ensuring the health and safety of its citizens and to maintain key public services and to minimize service and economic disruptions in the event of a possible outbreak of pandemic H1N1 influenza this fall and winter.
Government-wide preparations include a strategy for timely and consistent information sharing with the [...]
As young Albertans head off to summer camp or summer group activities within their communities, they are being reminded to continue to take precautions against catching or transmitting the H1N1 influenza virus (Also known as Swine Flu).
While the vast majority of H1N1 infections have caused only mild illness in Alberta, it is important to stay [...]
The World Health Organization is officially reporting 8451 cases if swine flu, also known as H1N1 influenza, in 36 countries around the word.
The death toll has also risen, to 72.
Countries reporting deaths include Mexico (66), United States (4), Canada (1), and Costa Rica (1)
The virus is most prevalent in North America, with the highest number [...]
Although the risk on most worksites is low, the Alberta government is proactively releasing Best Practice Guideline for Workplace Health & Safety During Pandemic Influenza, such as the H1N1 influenza (also known as swine flu.) It provides information to workplaces on hazard assessment and control in preparation for and during pandemic influenza.
The document is intended [...]
Alberta Health and Wellness has confirmed eight new cases of swine flu in Alberta. All of the new cases are reporting mild symptoms.
The new cases include a girl and boy from the Calgary area, a woman from central Alberta, a girl, woman and man from the Edmonton area and a girl and woman from northern [...]
Alberta now has 52 confirmed cases of swine flu, also known as H1N1 influenza.
The total swelled over 50 today when three new cases of swine flu were announced in Alberta.
The new cases include a woman from Calgary with unknown travel history, a woman from central Alberta with unknown travel history and a girl from central [...]
The World Health organization is reporting 4379 cases of swine flu, also known as H1N1 influenza, in 29 countries world wide.
The virus is still most prevalent in North America, with all three major North American countries reporting deaths. The total includes 49 deaths. Mexico has had 45 deaths, the United States has had two deaths, [...]
For the 11th straight day, Alberta has reported new cases of H1N1 influenza, also known as swine flu.
Alberta Health and Wellness announced today three new cases. One includes a man form central Alberta with unknown travel history. The other two cases involve woman from the Edmonton area, one with unknown travel history and one with [...]
