Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Airdrie News and Information

Alberta doctors ask for vaccine priority for staff in COVID-19 hospital units

Alberta Health said in a statement that the province has received about 60,000 doses of vaccine and officials are rolling those out as they come in.

Jan 8, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >

Tenth death reported in Airdrie due to COVID-19

Airdrie has recorded its tenth death since the pandemic first arrived in Alberta nearly ten months ago.

Jan 7, 2021 9:59 AM Read more >

Airdrie and area communities see drop in COVID-19 cases

Airdrie has seen a drop in cases as it is now reporting 156 active, which is down 18 from the day previous.

Jan 6, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Second Alberta health care worker dies of COVID-19

While the province's death toll keep growing, the government is attempting to vaccinate as many Albertans as possible. On Tuesday, Shandro defended the speed of the vaccinations and said 26,269 people had been vaccinated as of Monday.

Jan 6, 2021 9:45 AM Read more >

COVID-19 vaccines begin to be rolled out at Airdrie retirement homes

The year is off to a good start for residents of the Hamlets at Cedarwood Station retirement home in Airdrie.

Jan 6, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Obstetric patients being directed outside the community due to outbreak at St. Paul hospital

Outbreak at Lac La Biche healthcare centre still active

Jan 5, 2021 12:15 PM Read more >

Bethany Airdrie reports outbreak as Airdrie reaches 174 active cases

Over the holiday break COVID-19 numbers rose around the province, including in Airdrie which currently has 174 active cases.

Jan 5, 2021 9:52 AM Read more >

Alberta health care worker dies of COVID-19

Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued a statement on Monday following the passing of a health care worker in Alberta.

Jan 5, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >

Ninety-six more Albertans die of COVID-19

From Dec. 28 to Jan. 3, the provincial R-value was 0.99. The R-value refers to how many more people each person with COVID-19 infects.

Jan 5, 2021 8:15 AM Read more >

'Sky is the limit:' Pilot project using drones to send medical supplies, COVID tests

MORLEY, Alta. — The windswept foothills of Alberta's Rocky Mountains are the setting for a pilot project using drones to deliver medical supplies and personal protective equipment to remote communities.

Jan 2, 2021 12:45 PM Read more >