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Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement to mark National Nursing Week, May 10-16, and International Nurses Day on May 12:

Alberta is launching a new vaccination campaign. Continue to follow the current restrictions in place for regions with high case numbers to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health-care system.

Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on World Ovarian Cancer Day:

Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz and Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jason Luan issued the following joint statement on National Child and Youth Mental Health Day:

New restrictions are now in effect for regions with high case numbers. All Albertans need to follow the new restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health-care system.

Alberta’s government is providing more than $789,000 in funding to support the provincial implementation of a new digital tool to improve police interactions when responding to mental health emergencies.

All Albertans over the age of 12 will soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves and stop the spike.

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw issued the following statement on a confirmed death linked to vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) in a patient after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine:

New mandatory health restrictions will help stop the spike of COVID-19 and protect the health system.

A new grant will improve the mental health crisis response and enhance suicide prevention services for Medicine Hat residents who need urgent support.