Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping said a four-year-old child is one of the province’s first flu deaths this season. .“I would like to extend my condolences to their family and loved ones at this difficult time,” said Copping in a Thursday tweet. .“This season, as we see influenza virus circulate through the province at higher levels, we can again expect to see an increase in severe outcomes.”.Copping said he would not be providing additional identifying details due to privacy reasons. .While most children and youth recover from the flu without complications, he said some can experience serious illness, hospitalization, and death. He said the news is “distressing for parents and guardians, and many may be looking for guidance on how to protect their children from becoming ill.”.The health minister reminded all Albertans, regardless of age, receiving a flu shot is “the best way to protect yourself from the flu.”.If people have not taken their flu shots, he recommended they book an appointment or receive a dose on a walk-in basis as soon as possible. .“Albertans can also take additional steps this influenza season, including staying home when sick, wearing a well-fitted mask to reduce the risk of infection if one chooses, covering coughs and sneezes, disinfecting surfaces at home, and maintaining good hand hygiene,” he said. .Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health Mr. Mark Joffe acknowledged the increase of respiratory viruses in the province on Wednesday and said the government is prepared for a severe flu season..READ MORE: Alberta prepares for severe flu season.“The influenza season in Australia often predicts the type of season we will see in Canada,” said Joffe. .“This year, Australia had a severe respiratory virus season.".This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping said a four-year-old child is one of the province’s first flu deaths this season. .“I would like to extend my condolences to their family and loved ones at this difficult time,” said Copping in a Thursday tweet. .“This season, as we see influenza virus circulate through the province at higher levels, we can again expect to see an increase in severe outcomes.”.Copping said he would not be providing additional identifying details due to privacy reasons. .While most children and youth recover from the flu without complications, he said some can experience serious illness, hospitalization, and death. He said the news is “distressing for parents and guardians, and many may be looking for guidance on how to protect their children from becoming ill.”.The health minister reminded all Albertans, regardless of age, receiving a flu shot is “the best way to protect yourself from the flu.”.If people have not taken their flu shots, he recommended they book an appointment or receive a dose on a walk-in basis as soon as possible. .“Albertans can also take additional steps this influenza season, including staying home when sick, wearing a well-fitted mask to reduce the risk of infection if one chooses, covering coughs and sneezes, disinfecting surfaces at home, and maintaining good hand hygiene,” he said. .Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health Mr. Mark Joffe acknowledged the increase of respiratory viruses in the province on Wednesday and said the government is prepared for a severe flu season..READ MORE: Alberta prepares for severe flu season.“The influenza season in Australia often predicts the type of season we will see in Canada,” said Joffe. .“This year, Australia had a severe respiratory virus season.".This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
