City of Medicine Hat Reaches Enhanced COVID Status
Medicine Hat – Alberta Health has advised that Medicine Hat is now on the enhanced list, with targeted health measures now in place. Full details on the new measures can be found at https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx. Check back frequently as the situation can evolve quickly.
“The case numbers in our community have been relatively low throughout the pandemic, but we’re seeing a significant increase, which is obviously concerning,” says Merrick Brown, Director of Emergency Management. “Now is the time for our community to be vigilant – we must take action to reduce the spread of this virus.”
The City of Medicine Hat is advising residents to follow all guidelines and restrictions put forth by Alberta Health consistently, including limiting social gatherings to 15 people while in the enhanced status.
“We recognize how challenging these restrictions are for our community, but we all need to do our part to slow this spread,” says Robert Nicolay, Chief Administrative Officer with the City of Medicine Hat. “Significant sacrifices in the short-term are the most effective way for us to reverse this trend.”
Residents are also reminded to exercise patience and care with one another, particularly those who have been impacted by the virus and health care workers.
“We’ve heard dreadful stories about the negative treatment of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 and our health care workers who have been working tirelessly during the pandemic,” says Nicolay. “It’s time for us to put aside our personal views and treat one another with respect, patience, kindness and dignity.”
Residents are encouraged to keep up to date on the evolving COVID-19 situation.
Public Health Information
Alberta Health is the official source of information about the public health impact of COVID-19. Please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx
City Information
You can find information on City-related impacts at our COVID-19 page.
Media Inquiries
media@medicinehat.ca
“The case numbers in our community have been relatively low throughout the pandemic, but we’re seeing a significant increase, which is obviously concerning,” says Merrick Brown, Director of Emergency Management. “Now is the time for our community to be vigilant – we must take action to reduce the spread of this virus.”
The City of Medicine Hat is advising residents to follow all guidelines and restrictions put forth by Alberta Health consistently, including limiting social gatherings to 15 people while in the enhanced status.
“We recognize how challenging these restrictions are for our community, but we all need to do our part to slow this spread,” says Robert Nicolay, Chief Administrative Officer with the City of Medicine Hat. “Significant sacrifices in the short-term are the most effective way for us to reverse this trend.”
Residents are also reminded to exercise patience and care with one another, particularly those who have been impacted by the virus and health care workers.
“We’ve heard dreadful stories about the negative treatment of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 and our health care workers who have been working tirelessly during the pandemic,” says Nicolay. “It’s time for us to put aside our personal views and treat one another with respect, patience, kindness and dignity.”
Residents are encouraged to keep up to date on the evolving COVID-19 situation.
Public Health Information
Alberta Health is the official source of information about the public health impact of COVID-19. Please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx
City Information
You can find information on City-related impacts at our COVID-19 page.
Media Inquiries
media@medicinehat.ca
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