Alberta.ca Newsroom

Zolgensma, a one-time gene therapy used to treat spinal muscular atrophy, will change the lives of eligible Alberta children as it is now part of the Rare Diseases Drug Coverage Program.

The Alberta Health Services (AHS) immunization policy will now allow proof of negative COVID-19 tests in some communities to protect high-quality health care for Albertans.

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on National Physician Assistant Day:

Communities surrounding Edmonton and Calgary can now access the Digital Overdose Response System (DORS), a mobile app designed to help Albertans using opioids and other substances while alone in their homes.

A technical issue on the website used to access the updated QR code vaccine record for travel has resulted in a possible privacy breach on the morning of Nov. 24.

Starting Nov. 29, ski hills can operate outdoor activities without implementing the Restrictions Exemption Program (REP) and trade shows can opt into the program.

Albertans planning to travel can download an updated vaccine record with a QR code to use within and outside Canada on Nov. 24.

With more than 394,000 pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arriving in the province, Alberta will begin taking vaccine bookings for five to 11 year olds on Nov. 24.

Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Mike Ellis issued the following statement on National Addictions Awareness Week:

Children aged five to 11 years old will soon have the opportunity to get protected from COVID-19.