COVID-19: Alberta adds 8 more Omicron cases over weekend
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Alberta's COVID-19 hospitalizations hit a three-month low just before the weekend.
Alberta went from four cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant to 12 over the weekend.
On Monday, the province's top doctor tweeted that some household members of those cases have tested positive for COVID-19, but have not yet been confirmed as Omicron. An elementary school in the North Zone and a high school have also been notified after two of the contacts attended classes.
"The schools will notify any potentially exposed groups & additional testing is being recommended. It is recommended that anyone who receives a notification letter go for testing & monitor for symptoms. Anyone w/COVID-19 symptoms must isolate & should be tested through AHS," Dr. Deena Hinshaw tweeted Monday morning.
The schools are being given rapid tests to distribute to families so they can monitor at home.
"Unvaccinated children may continue to attend school & childcare but should avoid crowded public places for 14 days after the last exposure. Fully vaccinated may continue to attend school & other activities but should monitor closely for symptoms," the tweet read.
According to Hinshaw, the increase in Omicron infections was not "unexpected."
"Identifying these cases early is a testament to the work of our public health lab & front-line public health teams. We will continue to monitor the situation carefully & keep Albertans updated," she said.
