The Alberta government has introduced strict new Covid-19 restrictions. Outdoor and indoor social gatherings are temporarily banned, masks are mandatory in all public spaces and workplaces throughout the province, and restaurants, libraries, gyms, and many other businesses are temporarily closed to the public. The new measures will last until at least January 12. More information: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx Produced by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips.
Dec 09, 2020•1 min•Ep. 126
More information. Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
Dec 08, 2020•1 min•Ep. 124
Applications are open til December 31 for the Indigenous Community Support Fund. Application here: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1603990521589/1603990645077 Produced by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips.
Dec 07, 2020•57 sec•Ep. 123
Canadian Universities are planning to test wastewater from long term care homes in Ottawa, Toronto, and Edmonton to detect COVID as an early warning signal. This can help monitor any outbreaks and allow for faster health intervention and management. For more information, visit CBC News.com. Produced by Simran Pherwani (A MSc student in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta).
Dec 03, 2020•1 min•Ep. 122
A number of local businesses and organizations have voluntarily closed their doors to help slow the spread of Covid-19, including the Telus World of Science, Workshop Eatery, and the Baitul Hadi Mosque. Produced by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips.
Dec 02, 2020•54 sec•Ep. 121
There's a Covid-19 outbreak at the Edmonton Convention Centre temporary shelter. On-site testing is available, and isolation space is being offered elsewhere for residents who test positive. Produced by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips.
Dec 01, 2020•59 sec•Ep. 120
Premier Jason Kenny introduced new mandatory measures for the Province of Alberta yesterday on November 24th. Major measures are highlighted in this 1-minute clip, but more information can be found at Alberta.ca. Produced by Simran Pherwani.
Nov 26, 2020•1 min•Ep. 119
The Government of Alberta has declared a state of public health emergency. Full details available at https://alberta.ca/covid19 Produced by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips
Nov 25, 2020•1 min•Ep. 118
Alberta Health Services will stop doing contact tracing calls for people who tested positive for Covid-19 more than 10 days ago, as contact tracers are overwhelmed by caseloads. Produced by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips
Nov 24, 2020•1 min•Ep. 117
The City of Edmonton has extended its mandatory face covering bylaw until December 31, 2021. Produced by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips.
Nov 23, 2020•51 sec•Ep. 116
The University of Alberta has confirmed that remote work continues through Winter 2021 Semester, there will be no change to the current work remote directive until April 30th, 2021. Produced by Sophia Yang.
Nov 17, 2020•55 sec•Ep. 115
The Edmonton Convention Centre is operating as a homeless shelter until March 31st, 2021. Music is Slow Vibing by Ketsa. Produce by Rutuja Kadam.
Nov 13, 2020•55 sec•Ep. 114
The City of Edmonton may extend its mandatory mask and face covering bylaw until the end of May 2021 due to rising active COVID-19 cases. For more information, visit CBC News Edmonton. Produced by Simran Pherwani.
Nov 12, 2020•59 sec•Ep. 113
AHS asks: If you test positive, tell your close contacts. The University of Alberta has a new webpage to share the number of on-campus community members who have reported a positive COVID-19 test during the last three weeks by campus. https://www.ualberta.ca/covid-19/campus-safety/tracking-covid-19-on-our-campuses.html Produced by Sophia Yang.
Nov 10, 2020•1 min•Ep. 112
The Mustard Seed hopes to double its 24/7 shelter capacity in Edmonton this winter by expanding to a southside industrial area. Produced by Rutuka Kadam. Featuring the song Slow Vibing by Ketsa, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.
Nov 09, 2020•57 sec•Ep. 111
Due to the recent surge and high numbers in active COVID-19 cases, the Government of Alberta put into place new mandatory and voluntary public health measures for the Edmonton Zone as of the end of October. Produced by Simran Pherwani.
Nov 05, 2020•53 sec•Ep. 110
Today's update is on COVID-19-like symptoms from your flu shot: Some people may have temporary side effects after getting flu shots. Alberta Health Services states that those who have side effects that are the same as COVID-19 symptoms must stay home and isolate, and could return to normal activities only if their side effects go away within 48 hours. Produced by Sophia Yang.
Nov 03, 2020•47 sec•Ep. 109
Mobile shower units are now available for Edmontonians experiencing homelessness, provided by Boyle Street Community Services and private donors. Produced by Rutuja Kadam. Featuring the song Slow Vibing by Ketsa, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.
Oct 30, 2020•54 sec•Ep. 108
COVID-19 has had lasting impacts on social gatherings, and Halloween is no exception. It is essential to practice safe measures while giving out and receiving candy. The Government of Alberta created guidelines for safe practices this Halloween. Produced by Simran Pherwani.
Oct 29, 2020•1 min•Ep. 107
An update on the new health measures in Edmonton Zone: Mandatory measures of a 15-person limit on social and family gatherings, and voluntary measures on limiting cohorts to no more than 3. Produced by Sophia Yang.
Oct 27, 2020•54 sec•Ep. 106
Zoom fatigue is the tiredness and burnout feeling after hours of focusing on screens for the majority of the day. Tips from experts on how to combat zoom fatigue include taking breaks, avoiding multitasking, and turning off video wherever possible. Produced by Simran Pherwani.
Oct 22, 2020•1 min•Ep. 104
Learn how to keep active transportation on the menu during COVID! Communities ChooseWell invites advocates for active transportation to join the online Active Transportation Peer Learning Network! Visit communitieschoosewell.ca to learn more about Communities ChooseWell and connect with advocates across Alberta to improve active transportation by sharing ideas, resources, and experiences. Produced by Karly Coleman.
Oct 21, 2020•59 sec•Ep. 105
Free flu shots are now available in Alberta with no provincial health number needed and you can book online (https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/influenza/influenza.aspx). The U of A North Campus flu clinic is also open this year, by appointment only. Students and staff with valid health care card and ONEcard could book their appointments through University Health Centre (https://www.ualberta.ca/services/health-centre/flu-season/index.html).
Oct 20, 2020•58 sec•Ep. 103
Studies have shown that children are more vulnerable to emotional and traumatic events in their lives. Ways that we can support children’s emotional wellbeing include providing reassurance and answering their questions using language that they will understand. It is also essential to spend time with children to further their creativity while providing learning opportunities. For more information, check out the CDC Guidelines for tips for talking to children and helping them cope during the pande...
Oct 15, 2020•1 min•Ep. 102
By October 27, the City of Edmonton will have removed its COVID-inspired shared used lanes that both increased physical distance between pedestrians and cyclists and reduced motor vehicle speeds. Produced by Karly Coleman.
Oct 14, 2020•44 sec•Ep. 101
The City of Edmonton has announced it intends to use federal funds to open a new 24/7 housing facility by the end of October. Produced by Rutuja Kadam. Featuring the song Slow Vibing by Ketsa, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.
Oct 12, 2020•36 sec•Ep. 100
The UofA is starting a project where they are testing for COVID-19 antibodies in children. Researchers are recruiting Edmonton children between 8-13 years old where blood samples will be taken every 6 months over 18 months, alongside filling out a survey on demographic information and lifestyle habits. Antibodies are part of the body’s immune system response and are made in response to infection. This study aims to understand how many children have been exposed to the virus, what their antibody ...
Oct 09, 2020•1 min•Ep. 99
Join SHAPE and walk to school this week – international walk to school week – and then consider how to keep walking to school! Produced by Karly Coleman.
Oct 07, 2020•52 sec•Ep. 98
Update for the U of A community this week: St. Joseph’s College residents fully recovered & isolation complete; Virtual fall convocation on November 20. Produced by Sophia Yang.
Oct 06, 2020•57 sec•Ep. 97
A list of the shelters in Edmonton that are still open and not at full capacity. Produced by Rutuja Kadam. Featuring the song Slow Vibing by Ketsa, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.
Oct 02, 2020•42 sec•Ep. 96
