Popular Post Ryan Strome Posted April 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2020 The Alberta government says it has enough hospital beds and medical supplies to meet the projected demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Minister Tyler Shandro made the announcement during a press conference on Saturday afternoon. Shandro also said Alberta would send personal protective equipment and ventilators to Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia. "Our team of Alberta health experts is very confident in our modelling data and our expected need for PPE and ventilators," Shandro said. "I assure all Albertans that we have ample supply. We are in a position both to keep Albertans safe and to help ensure Canadian health care systems from coast to coast are equipped to take on the challenges ahead." The province says the equipment will breakdown down as follows. Ontario will receive: 250,000 N95 masks 2.5 million procedural masks 15 million gloves 87,000 goggles 50 ventilators Quebec will receive: 250,000 N95 masks 2 million procedural masks 15 million gloves British Columbia will receive: 250,000 N95 masks Alberta will begin shipping the equipment next week and officials say the province could provide more supplies to other provinces as the need arises. "Albertans should be very proud that we are able to extend a helping hand to our Canadian brothers and sisters in this time of need. It is because of Albertans’ efforts to isolate and the incredible job being done by frontline health-care workers that we are in a position to support others during this crisis," said Premier Jason Kenney. "We want all of our country to know that in both good times and bad, Alberta is there for Canada." Kenney said the plan to get equipment to other provinces has been in the works for the last seven to 10 days. Kenney also said he hoped the provinces on the receiving end, especially those who have not supported pipeline development, would recognize that the donation is only possible thanks to Alberta’s resources. “We Albertans contribute $20 billion more to the rest of Canada than we get back in benefits every year. That helps to fund their hospital systems, their healthcare systems, their schools and social services. So I hope that one of the lessons to be learned from this crisis is that we are all in this together,” Kenney said. “I hope there will be a renewed sense of national solidarity. And I think part of that should mean that we’re all in this together not only when it comes to a health emergency, but also when it comes to generating wealth through the responsible development of resources, so we can have the money that pays for world class health care.” According to the province’s modeling projections, the virus will likely peak in the province in mid-May, and an estimated 820 people could be in hospital during that period. A quarter of those people will likely require critical care. The province said based on those projections, and with current stockpiles of equipment and more on the way, Alberta will have enough PPE to maintain the necessary supply. https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/mobile/alberta-to-send-ppe-to-ontario-quebec-and-b-c-1.4892347 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyCanuck Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Ryan Strome said: The Alberta government says it has enough hospital beds and medical supplies to meet the projected demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Minister Tyler Shandro made the announcement during a press conference on Saturday afternoon. Shandro also said Alberta would send personal protective equipment and ventilators to Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia. "Our team of Alberta health experts is very confident in our modelling data and our expected need for PPE and ventilators," Shandro said. "I assure all Albertans that we have ample supply. We are in a position both to keep Albertans safe and to help ensure Canadian health care systems from coast to coast are equipped to take on the challenges ahead." The province says the equipment will breakdown down as follows. Ontario will receive: 250,000 N95 masks 2.5 million procedural masks 15 million gloves 87,000 goggles 50 ventilators Quebec will receive: 250,000 N95 masks 2 million procedural masks 15 million gloves British Columbia will receive: 250,000 N95 masks Alberta will begin shipping the equipment next week and officials say the province could provide more supplies to other provinces as the need arises. "Albertans should be very proud that we are able to extend a helping hand to our Canadian brothers and sisters in this time of need. It is because of Albertans’ efforts to isolate and the incredible job being done by frontline health-care workers that we are in a position to support others during this crisis," said Premier Jason Kenney. "We want all of our country to know that in both good times and bad, Alberta is there for Canada." Kenney said the plan to get equipment to other provinces has been in the works for the last seven to 10 days. Kenney also said he hoped the provinces on the receiving end, especially those who have not supported pipeline development, would recognize that the donation is only possible thanks to Alberta’s resources. “We Albertans contribute $20 billion more to the rest of Canada than we get back in benefits every year. That helps to fund their hospital systems, their healthcare systems, their schools and social services. So I hope that one of the lessons to be learned from this crisis is that we are all in this together,” Kenney said. “I hope there will be a renewed sense of national solidarity. And I think part of that should mean that we’re all in this together not only when it comes to a health emergency, but also when it comes to generating wealth through the responsible development of resources, so we can have the money that pays for world class health care.” According to the province’s modeling projections, the virus will likely peak in the province in mid-May, and an estimated 820 people could be in hospital during that period. A quarter of those people will likely require critical care. The province said based on those projections, and with current stockpiles of equipment and more on the way, Alberta will have enough PPE to maintain the necessary supply. https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/mobile/alberta-to-send-ppe-to-ontario-quebec-and-b-c-1.4892347 But I thought Canada didn't need Alberta ?.....it's good see everyone working together though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, RowdyCanuck said: But I thought Canada didn't need Alberta ?.....it's good see everyone working together though. Hopefully all the hatred to Alberta comes to an end. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyCanuck Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Ryan Strome said: Hopefully all the hatred to Alberta comes to an end. And people realize that Alberta holds more value then just oil. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Good on them for helping, but I’ve been hearing a lot of essentials are complaining of being short supplied at PLH & Foothills hospital in Calgary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, HI5 said: Good on them for helping, but I’ve been hearing a lot of essentials are complaining of being short supplied at PLH & Foothills hospital in Calgary. Obviously helping people is the right thing to do but my biggest concern is the ventilators, they're the real game changer in this pandemic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post goalie13 Posted April 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2020 32 minutes ago, Ryan Strome said: Hopefully all the hatred to Alberta comes to an end. I just hate their weather. Oh, and the Flames and the Oilers. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 18 minutes ago, goalie13 said: I just hate their weather. Oh, and the Flames and the Oilers. Ya it's snowing right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Ryan Strome said: Ya it's snowing right now. That's one of the motivations for moving back to BC. In the five years I lived there I think the only month I didn't see snow was July. The first year I was there we even had snow on August long weekend. And no, it wasn't hail. We got plenty of that too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, goalie13 said: That's one of the motivations for moving back to BC. In the five years I lived there I think the only month I didn't see snow was July. The first year I was there we even had snow on August long weekend. And no, it wasn't hail. We got plenty of that too. Oh I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Alberta I'm gonna go ahead and give you one of these... This rocks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inane Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 This needed its own thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 I thought their COVID numbers were worse than ours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 This thread will end well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 (edited) Been talks of supplies running low in all provinces for weeks and NOW Alborta says "hey we can give you all some." What's the catch, want the government to bail out the oil industry... They should have sent all those supplies out a while back! Edited April 13, 2020 by Canuckster86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 12 hours ago, Ryan Strome said: Hopefully all the hatred to Alberta comes to an end. unlikely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 13 hours ago, Ryan Strome said: Hopefully all the hatred to Alberta comes to an end. Do you really think people hate Alberta? More like the gift horse that keeps on giving. Now that AB cannot give any more (equalization) we will see how much $ come the other way. I wouldn't hold my breath. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 13 hours ago, Ryan Strome said: Hopefully all the hatred to Alberta comes to an end. depends, did Kenny try to sneak a pipeline into a box of masks? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 8 hours ago, Where's Wellwood said: I thought their COVID numbers were worse than ours I think they are similar to BC's aren't they? 1 hour ago, Canuckster86 said: Been talks of supplies running low in all provinces for weeks and NOW Alborta says "hey we can give you all some." What's the catch, want the government to bail out the oil industry... They should have sent all those supplies out a while back! Didn't the report mention our health care officials studied it and determined they had enough to help others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 13 hours ago, goalie13 said: I just hate their weather. Oh, and the Flames and the Oilers. Don't forget there's this Ryan Strome dude that REALLY gets under my skin. . . . . . . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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