Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Coronavirus (COVID-19) - CochraneEagle.ca

One of Okotoks area's first COVID victims, feels blessed, worried

Leah Beingessner healthy one year after being diagnosed with COVID

Mar 17, 2021 1:15 PM Read more >

Rapid tests rolling out in schools

The minister said the rapid testing program can allow for students and staff to be tested during the day without disruption to their daily routines. It can take as little as 15 minutes to get the results of a rapid test.

Mar 12, 2021 3:15 PM Read more >

Albertans rush to book vaccines

“This is great news and will go a long way in protecting those who are most vulnerable to severe outcomes from this virus."

Mar 12, 2021 2:15 PM Read more >

Alberta continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions

"Each time we ease restrictions we increase opportunities for COVID-19 to spread if we do not continue to follow the important preventive measures required for each activity."

Mar 9, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

Friday marked one year of COVID-19 in Alberta

“Despite the changes, challenges and losses we have encountered, we have proven just how resilient Albertans are.”

Mar 6, 2021 12:15 PM Read more >

Alberta start-ups lead the way in COVID-19 testing and treatment

Nanotechnology boosts domestic supply for COVID-19 testing

Mar 6, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >

COVID-19 surging in northern Alberta communities

"In the northeast quadrant of the province, which is one half of the North health zone, we certainly see very significant increases.”

Mar 5, 2021 2:45 PM Read more >

COVID-19 variant causes first continuing care outbreak

"This is a reminder that of course we are not out of the woods yet with respect to COVID-19 and the rapid spread that is possible with the variant."

Mar 5, 2021 1:45 PM Read more >

COVID-19 vaccine for those under 75 starting next week

With the new vaccine roll out strategy, the provincial government expects everyone in Alberta over the age of 18 to have their first dose by the end of June.

Mar 5, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

First doses of vaccine expected for all Albertans by early summer

"This change will significantly increase how quickly we can offer Albertans the protection of their first dose."

Mar 4, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >