COVID-19 update: Vaccine distribution increases; 1300 new cases are confirmed

The chief medical officer of health also said the rate of vaccine distribution has increased.

from 6,502 to 14,244 over the past three days boosting the rate by 119 per cent. By the end of today, according to Hinshaw the rate of distribution will increase by nearly 160 per cent after 3000 more doses of the vaccine are expected to be administered.

Here is an update on vaccine distribution in AB.

Over the past 3 days (Dec. 29-31), AHS has increased the # of vaccine doses delivered by 119% – 6,504 to 14,244.

— Dr. Deena Hinshaw (@CMOH_Alberta) January 1, 2021

By the end of today, about 3,000 more vaccine doses will be administered – that's an increase of 160% over 4 days.

— Dr. Deena Hinshaw (@CMOH_Alberta) January 1, 2021

Here is today's #COVID19AB modified update.

On Dec. 31, there was an estimated:
– 1,300 cases
– 16,300 laboratory tests
– 8% positivity
– hospitalizations – stable
– ICU – stable

Another preliminary update will be shared on Jan. 2.

— Dr. Deena Hinshaw (@CMOH_Alberta) January 1, 2021

by Tiffany Goodwein

COVID-19 update: Vaccine distribution increases; 1300 new cases are confirmed

Our Community