Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Mountain View News and Information

"Beam me app:" Star Trek's Capt. Kirk urges Alberta adopt federal COVID tracer

Alberta’s app has tracked down just a handful of cases in six months.

Dec 3, 2020 1:15 PM Read more >

‘Natural killer’ cells found to be a key determinant of severe COVID-19 in patients

Findings hoped to lead to new biomarker to identify patients at higher risk.

Dec 3, 2020 12:15 PM Read more >

Summer vaccination expected to be available for most Albertans: Kenney

“By the summer, we plan to begin phase three, where (the) vaccine will offered to all Albertans. That means it will be months before vaccines will be available to the general population,” Kenney said.

Dec 3, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

More than one-third of children with COVID-19 show no symptoms: study

U of A research also shows which symptoms are more likely to indicate infection.

Dec 3, 2020 10:15 AM Read more >

Bowden implements new provincial COVID rules

CAO says so far, residents have been cooperative as COVID rules have come into effect

Dec 3, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

Online learning 'not ideal' but workable: Chinook's Edge superintendent

At home learning started this week

Dec 3, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

COVID enforcement more education over ticketing: area officials

Peace officers now tasked with public health order enforcement

Dec 2, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

Olds Sportsplex, Aquatic Centre remain open

News restrictions affect local businesses, public buildings

Dec 2, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

Alberta projects COVID hospitalizations could soon soar to 775

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, said the projections are the "worst-case scenario" and don't take into account the recently announced new restrictions.

Dec 2, 2020 2:45 PM Read more >

Holidays will look different this year: Hinshaw

“I am encouraging Albertans to begin preparing for a much different holiday season."

Dec 2, 2020 2:15 PM Read more >