‘Circuit breaker’: Alberta considering options as COVID-19 cases continue to surge
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EDMONTON – Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says the province is considering a short, but sharp economic lockdown that would act as a “circuit breaker” to help reverse a recent spike in COVID-19 cases.
Dr. Deena Hinshaw says it’s one of many options on the table and any decision must be weighed against broader issues such as mental health, well-being and community impact.
Hinshaw reportd there are 644 new COVID-19 cases Monday, meaning there have been 3,700 cases in the last five days alone.
A public letter written to the Alberta government by 174 doctors — including emergency room physicians and infectious disease specialists — is urging the province to shut down major parts of the economy for two weeks to address soaring case numbers.
