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Alberta’s government is taking further steps to strengthen vaccine protection and testing while bringing in new public health measures to reduce contact between Albertans as Omicron cases continue to grow.

Alberta is opening COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all Albertans aged 18 and older while launching an ambitious booster shot campaign to protect Albertans from the rapidly spreading Omicron variant.

A first in Canada, firefighters in Edmonton are joining the fight against opioid overdose by supporting immediate access to addiction treatment and supporting families. 

A first in Canada, police officers will now be able to offer immediate access to addiction treatment upon an individual’s arrest. 

More than 3.1 million Albertans aged 12 and older are fully immunized against COVID-19 after receiving their two recommended vaccine doses.

Alberta is taking immediate actions and clarifying health measures to protect Albertans and the health-care system against the highly transmissible Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. 

Gregory George Turnbull, QC, is the new chair of the Alberta Health Services board, taking over leadership as AHS continues to respond to Albertans’ health needs.

Alberta’s government is the first in Canada to fully cover the cost of the injectable opioid treatment drug Sublocade. The treatment lasts in a person’s system for 30 days, providing stabilization, reduced craving and significantly enhanced

Alberta’s government has funded more than 8,000 addiction treatment spaces annually, doubling the original commitment made in 2019 and firmly establishing Alberta as a national leader in treating addiction.

Expanded availability of third doses of COVID-19 vaccine will help Albertans increase their protection against COVID-19.