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Alberta expands acute care capacity ahead of respiratory virus season

The province says hospital capacity has reached a record high of more than 9,000 acute care spaces, alongside a new triage program.

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Alberta has expanded hospital capacity to a record high of more than 9,000 acute care spaces, the provincial government said on Oct. 24, as the health system prepares for respiratory virus season.1

The province also introduced a new triage program aimed at preparing for increased demand, according to the government's announcement.1

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Sources

  1. Health system ready for respiratory virus season · Government of Alberta

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