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Alberta has declared a state of public health emergency and will implement new health measures to expand capacity, increase vaccination rates and reduce transmission of COVID-19.

Albertans can soon get their proof of vaccination on a new convenient card-sized printout through MyHealth Records.

Eligible Albertans can now register to get a $100 debit card for receiving a first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on Prostate Cancer Awareness Month:

Alberta’s mobile vaccination clinic will be in a number of locations across the province Sept. 13-17.

An almost $10-million project will expand access to surgeries at the Rocky Mountain House Health Centre, providing better access to surgeries close to home as part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan.

Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Mike Ellis and Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement on World Suicide Prevention Day:

Up to $36 million in new funding will improve wages and create additional workforce capacity to allow more Albertans to receive care outside of hospitals and free up resources to treat COVID-19 patients during the fourth wave.

Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement for World Alzheimer’s Month:

Due to increasing COVID-19 transmission and rising hospital admissions, overwhelmingly amongst unvaccinated Albertans, temporary measures are needed to reduce transmission and prevent the health-care system from being overwhelmed.