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'State of crisis': Canadian Medical Association calls for lockdowns in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Health systems suffering from relaxed restrictions, says national association
The Canadian Press · Posted: Sep 29, 2021 10:21 AM MT | Last Updated: 6 hours ago
The Canadian Medical Association is calling for lockdowns in Alberta and Saskatchewan to protect their "crumbling" health-care systems.
Both western provinces are setting hospitalization records for COVID-19, with intensive care capacity running slim.
Dr. Katharine Smart, president of the national association, is urging the federal and provincial governments to take immediate action.
The association is calling for short, controlled lockdowns, often called "firebreakers" or "circuit-breakers," which would close schools and non-essential businesses...
'State of crisis': Canadian Medical Association calls for lockdowns in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Health systems suffering from relaxed restrictions, says national association
The Canadian Press · Posted: Sep 29, 2021 10:21 AM MT | Last Updated: 6 hours ago
The Canadian Medical Association is calling for lockdowns in Alberta and Saskatchewan to protect their "crumbling" health-care systems.
Both western provinces are setting hospitalization records for COVID-19, with intensive care capacity running slim.
Dr. Katharine Smart, president of the national association, is urging the federal and provincial governments to take immediate action.
The association is calling for short, controlled lockdowns, often called "firebreakers" or "circuit-breakers," which would close schools and non-essential businesses...