COVID-19 variant from South Africa found in Alberta

WE WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THIS SONG!!!

163258 122

NOW PLAYING:
HYRO THE HERO - FIGHT

Posted On:
Jan 09, 2021

COVID-19 variant from South Africa found in Alberta

SHARE ON:

A different strain of the COVID-19 virus that originated in South Africa has been found in Alberta, the provinces top doctor said Friday.

Dr. Deena Hinshaw made the announcement on social media, saying the case had been found in a person who had recently travelled.

So far, its believed to be the only case of its kind in Canada and she says the patient is isolating themselves from others.

Later Friday evening, the Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed that the Alberta case was the first confirmed case of the variant in all of Canada.

The individual is in quarantine and theres no evidence at this time that the virus has spread to others, she said.

Nevertheless, she says the presence of the case in Alberta is a concern to health officials.

We are actively monitoring for these variants (and) working to protect the publics health.

Hinshaw added that Albertas current health measures are just as effective in preventing the spread of the variant.

Its not known exactly where the case was detected in the province.

Late last year, South Africas health department said a new genetic mutation of coronavirus had been found in the nation and was connected to a recent surge in cases there.

Experts suggest the variant is approximately 70 per cent more infectious than the common strain of COVID-19.

CURRENT WEATHER

REGINA, SK, CANADA

Friday Sep 25, 2026 2:00 pm

27℃

FEELS LIKE 26℃

BROKEN CLOUDS

VISIBILITY: 10.0 KM

WIND DIRECTION: SE

HUMIDITY: 29%

WIND SPEED: 43 KM/H

UV INDEX: 4

WIND GUST: 54 KM/H

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR THE NEXT 8 HRS

	2 pm
	27 ℃
BROKEN CLOUDS
WIND: SSE 25 KM/H GUSTING TO 49 KM/H

	3 pm
	27 ℃
BROKEN CLOUDS
WIND: SSE 26 KM/H GUSTING TO 51 KM/H

	4 pm
	27 ℃
BROKEN CLOUDS
WIND: SSE 25 KM/H GUSTING TO 48 KM/H

	5 pm
	26 ℃
BROKEN CLOUDS
WIND: SE 24 KM/H GUSTING TO 45 KM/H

	6 pm
	21 ℃
OVERCAST CLOUDS
WIND: SE 25 KM/H GUSTING TO 47 KM/H

	7 pm
	19 ℃
OVERCAST CLOUDS
WIND: SE 26 KM/H GUSTING TO 48 KM/H

	8 pm
	17 ℃
OVERCAST CLOUDS
WIND: SE 27 KM/H GUSTING TO 49 KM/H

	9 pm
	16 ℃
OVERCAST CLOUDS
WIND: SSE 26 KM/H GUSTING TO 49 KM/H

THE SEVEN DAY FORCAST

	TODAY
	HIGH OF 27 ℃ LOW OF 12 ℃
SCATTERED CLOUDS

	SATURDAY
	HIGH OF 19 ℃ LOW OF 10 ℃
LIGHT RAIN

	SUNDAY
	HIGH OF 15 ℃ LOW OF 6 ℃
BROKEN CLOUDS

	MONDAY
	HIGH OF 19 ℃ LOW OF 8 ℃
CLEAR SKY

	TUESDAY
	HIGH OF 20 ℃ LOW OF 9 ℃
OVERCAST CLOUDS

	WEDNESDAY
	HIGH OF 13 ℃ LOW OF 9 ℃
LIGHT RAIN

	THURSDAY
	HIGH OF 15 ℃ LOW OF 8 ℃
LIGHT RAIN

	FRIDAY
	HIGH OF 13 ℃ LOW OF 7 ℃
OVERCAST CLOUDS

Ravin Accessories Sale – Save Up to $50 + Free Shipping!

Save $25 on $150+ or $50 on $250+ of qualifying Ravin accessories. Enjoy free shipping on orders over $399. While supplies last!

Ends Sept 27 at 11:59 PM EDT. While supplies last.


	HYRO THE HERO FIGHT 02:12 PM

	LINKIN PARK CASUALTY 02:09 PM

	GUNS N ROSES PERHAPS 02:06 PM

	SIAMESE THROUGH MY HEAD 02:02 PM

	SPIRITBOX KEEP SWEET 01:55 PM

	TROOPER RAISE A LITTLE HELL 01:52 PM

	PINEHILL NEVER ENOUGH 01:48 PM

	ADORN PASS THE PULSE 01:43 PM

	PAPA ROACH WAKE UP CALLING 01:39 PM

	SKILLET SHOWTIME 01:35 PM

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
All Images And Content © Copyright 2015-2026, 101 THE ROCKHOUND An EVO RADIO Internet Radio Station. All Rights Reserved!
AutoTune Licenced To 101 THE ROCKHOUND INTERNET RADIO. AutoTune © Copyright 2012-2026, EVO MEDIA CORPORTATION All Rights Reserved!