Alberta Will Manage Flu Season With ‘Longstanding Practices,’ Says New Top Doc in First Statement

Alberta Will Manage Flu Season With ‘Longstanding Practices,’ Says New Top Doc in First Statement
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Marnie Cathcart
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In his first statement as Alberta’s new chief medical officer of health, Dr. Mark Joffe says the province will manage the annual flu season by transitioning “back to longstanding practices to manage respiratory infections.”

Local public health officials will notify schools of outbreaks and provide support and advice as needed.