Jen Lee
@jenleecbc.bsky.social
Senior Reporter for CBC News specializing in health stories
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Based in Calgary, Alberta
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Think you’re not eligible for a free COVID shot in Alberta? Double check, experts urge | CBC News
Health experts are urging Albertans to double check if they qualify for a free COVID-19 shot, warning the province’s controversial fall immunization campaign is sparking ongoing confusion.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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A former chief medical officer of health for Alberta says the provincial government should be embarrassed by the role Alberta has played in Canada’s measles outbreaks and loss of the country's measles elimination status
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Alberta's role in Canada's loss of measles elimination status embarrassing, former chief medical officer says | CBC News
The latest federal data shows Alberta accounts for 38 per cent of Canada’s cases.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:43 PM
A former chief medical officer of health for Alberta says the provincial government should be embarrassed by the role Alberta has played in Canada’s measles outbreaks and loss of the country's measles elimination status
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Alberta is reporting 6 new measles cases
Total to date = 1,956
In hospital = 2 (non-icu)
Total hosp = 154 including 15 icu
Deaths = 1 (unchanged)
(These outbreaks began in the March)
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Total to date = 1,956
In hospital = 2 (non-icu)
Total hosp = 154 including 15 icu
Deaths = 1 (unchanged)
(These outbreaks began in the March)
Info here👇
www.alberta.ca/measles
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Alberta is reporting 6 new measles cases
Total to date = 1,956
In hospital = 2 (non-icu)
Total hosp = 154 including 15 icu
Deaths = 1 (unchanged)
(These outbreaks began in the March)
Info here👇
www.alberta.ca/measles
Total to date = 1,956
In hospital = 2 (non-icu)
Total hosp = 154 including 15 icu
Deaths = 1 (unchanged)
(These outbreaks began in the March)
Info here👇
www.alberta.ca/measles
Alberta's respiratory virus update👇
COVID:
In hosp now: 67/1 icu
Total hosp: 394/21 icu
Total deaths: 36
Positivity: 6.5%
FLU:
In hosp now: 25/3 icu
Total hosp: 112/8 icu
Total deaths: 1
Pos: 3.4%
RSV...starting to tick up
Data here: www.alberta.ca/stats/dashbo...
COVID:
In hosp now: 67/1 icu
Total hosp: 394/21 icu
Total deaths: 36
Positivity: 6.5%
FLU:
In hosp now: 25/3 icu
Total hosp: 112/8 icu
Total deaths: 1
Pos: 3.4%
RSV...starting to tick up
Data here: www.alberta.ca/stats/dashbo...
November 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Alberta's respiratory virus update👇
COVID:
In hosp now: 67/1 icu
Total hosp: 394/21 icu
Total deaths: 36
Positivity: 6.5%
FLU:
In hosp now: 25/3 icu
Total hosp: 112/8 icu
Total deaths: 1
Pos: 3.4%
RSV...starting to tick up
Data here: www.alberta.ca/stats/dashbo...
COVID:
In hosp now: 67/1 icu
Total hosp: 394/21 icu
Total deaths: 36
Positivity: 6.5%
FLU:
In hosp now: 25/3 icu
Total hosp: 112/8 icu
Total deaths: 1
Pos: 3.4%
RSV...starting to tick up
Data here: www.alberta.ca/stats/dashbo...
ICYMI: Some Calgary pharmacists say they've started waitlists for private COVID-19 vaccines because they can't get their hands on stock as frustrated Albertans turn to them for the shots
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High demand for private COVID-19 shots sparks supply problems, waitlists for Alberta pharmacies | CBC News
Some Alberta pharmacists say they've started waitlists for private COVID-19 vaccines because they can't get their hands on stock as frustrated Albertans turn to them for the shots.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
ICYMI: Some Calgary pharmacists say they've started waitlists for private COVID-19 vaccines because they can't get their hands on stock as frustrated Albertans turn to them for the shots
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Hey Alberta...I'm looking to connect with folks who have recently received a COVID shot through a public health clinic, for a story. Please DM me! Thanks
November 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Hey Alberta...I'm looking to connect with folks who have recently received a COVID shot through a public health clinic, for a story. Please DM me! Thanks
Some Alberta doctors say they're seeing a recent and concerning trend of new parents either questioning or refusing vitamin K injections, which have been given to newborns as standard practice for decades
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More Alberta parents pushing back against standard preventative treatment for newborns, some doctors say | CBC News
Some Alberta doctors say they're seeing a recent and concerning trend of new parents either questioning or refusing vitamin K injections, which have been given to newborns as standard practice for dec...
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October 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Some Alberta doctors say they're seeing a recent and concerning trend of new parents either questioning or refusing vitamin K injections, which have been given to newborns as standard practice for decades
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Here's a closer look at Alberta's plans to make legislative changes that would let people pay out of pocket for diagnostic and preventive tests, such as MRIs, CT scans and full-body scans — without a doctor’s order
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Alberta government plans to allow residents to privately pay for any diagnostic or screening service | CBC News
Alberta is planning legislative changes that would let people pay out of pocket for diagnostic and preventive tests, such as MRIs, CT scans and full-body scans — without a doctor’s order.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Here's a closer look at Alberta's plans to make legislative changes that would let people pay out of pocket for diagnostic and preventive tests, such as MRIs, CT scans and full-body scans — without a doctor’s order
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Parents and doctors continue to push back against the Alberta government’s controversial COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Some people can't afford it. Others are struggling to book
And doctors are warning if fewer people get the shot, hosp rates and health system costs could ⬆️
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Some people can't afford it. Others are struggling to book
And doctors are warning if fewer people get the shot, hosp rates and health system costs could ⬆️
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Albertans are struggling to book COVID shots; doctors worry some might give up | CBC News
Parents and doctors continue to push back against the Alberta government’s controversial COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Determining who is eligible for free vaccines has not been straightforward, and the b...
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October 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Parents and doctors continue to push back against the Alberta government’s controversial COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Some people can't afford it. Others are struggling to book
And doctors are warning if fewer people get the shot, hosp rates and health system costs could ⬆️
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Some people can't afford it. Others are struggling to book
And doctors are warning if fewer people get the shot, hosp rates and health system costs could ⬆️
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Some Albertans struggled to book COVID-19 shots as the province’s fall immunization campaign opened to the general public on Monday… and Health link was flooded with thousands of calls👇
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Some Albertans frustrated and unable to book COVID-19 shots as fall campaign kicks off | CBC News
Some Albertans struggled to book COVID-19 shots as the province’s fall immunization campaign opened to the general public on Monday.
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October 21, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Some Albertans struggled to book COVID-19 shots as the province’s fall immunization campaign opened to the general public on Monday… and Health link was flooded with thousands of calls👇
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Alberta will offer a free, preventative RSV shot to some high-risk newborns this fall, but it is stopping short of providing universal coverage to infants, which some other provinces are opting to do
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High-risk Alberta newborns to start getting new RSV shot next month amid calls for wider coverage | CBC News
Alberta will offer a free, preventative RSV shot to some high-risk newborns this fall, but it is stopping short of providing universal coverage to infants, which some other provinces are opting to do.
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October 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Alberta will offer a free, preventative RSV shot to some high-risk newborns this fall, but it is stopping short of providing universal coverage to infants, which some other provinces are opting to do
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Albert is reporting 3 more measles cases since Friday
Total this year = 1,920
In hospital now = 1
Total hosp = 152 (15icu)
Total deaths = 1
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Total this year = 1,920
In hospital now = 1
Total hosp = 152 (15icu)
Total deaths = 1
www.alberta.ca/measles
October 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Albert is reporting 3 more measles cases since Friday
Total this year = 1,920
In hospital now = 1
Total hosp = 152 (15icu)
Total deaths = 1
www.alberta.ca/measles
Total this year = 1,920
In hospital now = 1
Total hosp = 152 (15icu)
Total deaths = 1
www.alberta.ca/measles
Some community outreach groups are scrambling after being told that, starting this month, they no longer have access to free, provincially funded needles, pipes and other harm reduction supplies from their usual provider
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Calgary outreach organizations worried as access to free harm reduction supplies dries up | CBC News
Some community outreach groups working with vulnerable Calgarians are scrambling after being told that, starting this month, they no longer have access to free, provincially funded needles, pipes and ...
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October 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Some community outreach groups are scrambling after being told that, starting this month, they no longer have access to free, provincially funded needles, pipes and other harm reduction supplies from their usual provider
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Alberta's weekly respiratory virus update is out👇
(data tracking for season began Aug 24)
COVID-19
Deaths: 12
In hospital: 68/3icu
Total Hosp: 197/12icu
Positivity: 6.8%
FLU:
In hosp: 1
Total hosp: 23
Positivity: 0.7%
RSV:
In hosp: 1
Total hosp: 8
Positivity: 0.4%
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(data tracking for season began Aug 24)
COVID-19
Deaths: 12
In hospital: 68/3icu
Total Hosp: 197/12icu
Positivity: 6.8%
FLU:
In hosp: 1
Total hosp: 23
Positivity: 0.7%
RSV:
In hosp: 1
Total hosp: 8
Positivity: 0.4%
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October 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Alberta's weekly respiratory virus update is out👇
(data tracking for season began Aug 24)
COVID-19
Deaths: 12
In hospital: 68/3icu
Total Hosp: 197/12icu
Positivity: 6.8%
FLU:
In hosp: 1
Total hosp: 23
Positivity: 0.7%
RSV:
In hosp: 1
Total hosp: 8
Positivity: 0.4%
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(data tracking for season began Aug 24)
COVID-19
Deaths: 12
In hospital: 68/3icu
Total Hosp: 197/12icu
Positivity: 6.8%
FLU:
In hosp: 1
Total hosp: 23
Positivity: 0.7%
RSV:
In hosp: 1
Total hosp: 8
Positivity: 0.4%
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The Alberta government says the baby who died is one of seven congenital measles cases diagnosed this year👇
Tragic news in Alberta
The province is reporting its first measles death since its outbreaks began in March
A baby, born prematurely, after the mother contracted measles
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The province is reporting its first measles death since its outbreaks began in March
A baby, born prematurely, after the mother contracted measles
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Alberta baby born prematurely dies due to measles, in province's first death | CBC News
Alberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began in the province in March. The province says a baby, who was born prematurely after the mother became...
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October 3, 2025 at 4:13 AM
The Alberta government says the baby who died is one of seven congenital measles cases diagnosed this year👇
Tragic news in Alberta
The province is reporting its first measles death since its outbreaks began in March
A baby, born prematurely, after the mother contracted measles
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The province is reporting its first measles death since its outbreaks began in March
A baby, born prematurely, after the mother contracted measles
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Alberta baby born prematurely dies due to measles, in province's first death | CBC News
Alberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began in the province in March. The province says a baby, who was born prematurely after the mother became...
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October 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Tragic news in Alberta
The province is reporting its first measles death since its outbreaks began in March
A baby, born prematurely, after the mother contracted measles
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The province is reporting its first measles death since its outbreaks began in March
A baby, born prematurely, after the mother contracted measles
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COVID-19 continues to tick up in Alberta. Here's the latest wkly respiratory virus update shows👇
COVID:
In hosp: 71 (4 icu)
Total hosptitalizations since Aug 24: 145 (11 icu)
Deaths: 7
Postivity: 7.8%
FLU:
In hosp: 6
Deaths: 0
Positivity: 0.6%
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COVID:
In hosp: 71 (4 icu)
Total hosptitalizations since Aug 24: 145 (11 icu)
Deaths: 7
Postivity: 7.8%
FLU:
In hosp: 6
Deaths: 0
Positivity: 0.6%
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September 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
COVID-19 continues to tick up in Alberta. Here's the latest wkly respiratory virus update shows👇
COVID:
In hosp: 71 (4 icu)
Total hosptitalizations since Aug 24: 145 (11 icu)
Deaths: 7
Postivity: 7.8%
FLU:
In hosp: 6
Deaths: 0
Positivity: 0.6%
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COVID:
In hosp: 71 (4 icu)
Total hosptitalizations since Aug 24: 145 (11 icu)
Deaths: 7
Postivity: 7.8%
FLU:
In hosp: 6
Deaths: 0
Positivity: 0.6%
www.alberta.ca/stats/dashbo...
Alberta doctors are pushing back against unproven claims by U.S. President Donald Trump linking autism to the use of Tylenol during pregnancy. They worry Trump's message could spark unnecessary fear among parents and pregnant individuals
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Trump's claims linking autism and Tylenol are a 'manufactured conspiracy,' Alberta doctor warns | CBC News
Alberta doctors are pushing back against unproven claims by U.S. President Donald Trump linking autism to the use of Tylenol during pregnancy.
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September 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Alberta doctors are pushing back against unproven claims by U.S. President Donald Trump linking autism to the use of Tylenol during pregnancy. They worry Trump's message could spark unnecessary fear among parents and pregnant individuals
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Reposted by Jen Lee
NEW: The Alberta Teachers' Association and employers are returning to the bargaining table Friday.
See short decision from the LRB, to resolve the complaint the government filed earlier this week.
Note the outstanding issues: two pay items and coverage of COVID vaccines. #AbLeg #AbEd
See short decision from the LRB, to resolve the complaint the government filed earlier this week.
Note the outstanding issues: two pay items and coverage of COVID vaccines. #AbLeg #AbEd
September 18, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Alberta's weekly respiratory virus update👇
COVID-19
69 in hospital (3 icu) ⬆️
3 deaths (no change)
7% positivity
FLU:
5 in hospital
0 deaths
1.2% positivity
RSV:
1 in hospital
0 deaths
.3% positivty
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COVID-19
69 in hospital (3 icu) ⬆️
3 deaths (no change)
7% positivity
FLU:
5 in hospital
0 deaths
1.2% positivity
RSV:
1 in hospital
0 deaths
.3% positivty
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September 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Alberta's weekly respiratory virus update👇
COVID-19
69 in hospital (3 icu) ⬆️
3 deaths (no change)
7% positivity
FLU:
5 in hospital
0 deaths
1.2% positivity
RSV:
1 in hospital
0 deaths
.3% positivty
www.alberta.ca/stats/dashbo...
COVID-19
69 in hospital (3 icu) ⬆️
3 deaths (no change)
7% positivity
FLU:
5 in hospital
0 deaths
1.2% positivity
RSV:
1 in hospital
0 deaths
.3% positivty
www.alberta.ca/stats/dashbo...
Some Alberta physicians say the province's neonatal intensive care units continue to struggle, often operating over what they consider safe capacity levels.
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Alberta neonatal intensive care units still under strain, doctors warn | CBC News
Some Alberta physicians say the province's neonatal intensive care units continue to struggle, often operating over what they consider safe capacity levels.
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September 18, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Some Alberta physicians say the province's neonatal intensive care units continue to struggle, often operating over what they consider safe capacity levels.
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Alberta's measles case counts have now hit 1,900
5 new cases reported today
(1 in Calgary zone, 4 in north zone)
Total to date = 1,900 (outbreaks began in March)
In hospital now = 0
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5 new cases reported today
(1 in Calgary zone, 4 in north zone)
Total to date = 1,900 (outbreaks began in March)
In hospital now = 0
www.alberta.ca/measles
September 17, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Alberta's measles case counts have now hit 1,900
5 new cases reported today
(1 in Calgary zone, 4 in north zone)
Total to date = 1,900 (outbreaks began in March)
In hospital now = 0
www.alberta.ca/measles
5 new cases reported today
(1 in Calgary zone, 4 in north zone)
Total to date = 1,900 (outbreaks began in March)
In hospital now = 0
www.alberta.ca/measles
Alberta has reported 7 new measles cases since Friday
Total to date = 1,890
In hospital currently = 0
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Total to date = 1,890
In hospital currently = 0
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September 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Alberta has reported 7 new measles cases since Friday
Total to date = 1,890
In hospital currently = 0
www.alberta.ca/measles
Total to date = 1,890
In hospital currently = 0
www.alberta.ca/measles
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Compensation is one of the issues at the heart of the contract dispute between Alberta teachers and their employers.
The gov't says, it's offered everything it can. Ts say their wages haven't kept up with costs or job demands.
Here's what numbers they're using to make their points. #AbLeg #AbEd
The gov't says, it's offered everything it can. Ts say their wages haven't kept up with costs or job demands.
Here's what numbers they're using to make their points. #AbLeg #AbEd
How does Alberta teacher pay compare with other provinces? | CBC News
As a strike looms, teachers say they are underpaid for the growing workload they bear, and burning out from trying to meet students’ growing and varied needs.
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September 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Alberta's respiratory virus dashboard is reporting now for the 2025-26 season 👇
COVID-19
57 in hospital (4 icu)
3 deaths
6.9% positivity ⬆️
FLU
6 in hosp
0 deaths
1.1% positivity
RSV
0 in hosp
0 deaths
0.2% positivity
(Data collection for the new season began on Aug 24, 2025)
COVID-19
57 in hospital (4 icu)
3 deaths
6.9% positivity ⬆️
FLU
6 in hosp
0 deaths
1.1% positivity
RSV
0 in hosp
0 deaths
0.2% positivity
(Data collection for the new season began on Aug 24, 2025)
September 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Alberta's respiratory virus dashboard is reporting now for the 2025-26 season 👇
COVID-19
57 in hospital (4 icu)
3 deaths
6.9% positivity ⬆️
FLU
6 in hosp
0 deaths
1.1% positivity
RSV
0 in hosp
0 deaths
0.2% positivity
(Data collection for the new season began on Aug 24, 2025)
COVID-19
57 in hospital (4 icu)
3 deaths
6.9% positivity ⬆️
FLU
6 in hosp
0 deaths
1.1% positivity
RSV
0 in hosp
0 deaths
0.2% positivity
(Data collection for the new season began on Aug 24, 2025)