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Alberta doctor one of 25 COVID-19 deaths reported on Wednesday

EDMONTON, AB – Health Minister Tyler Shandro offering his condolences to the family, friends, patients and colleagues of an Alberta doctor who died this week from COVID-19.

That death was one of 25 reported across the province on Wednesday (Jan. 6). Health officials say the doctor’s illness was NOT contracted at work.

No further details have been released at this time about the deceased physician, including their name or what health zone they worked in.

Shandro says the “expert care, deep compassion and tireless leadership” of all physicians in Alberta “is one of the finest examples of public service,” and this loss will be felt by everyone.

Two other Alberta healthcare workers have also died in recent days due to the virus, one in the Calgary Zone and one in the Edmonton Zone.

Sam Borsato
Sam Borsato
I started my radio career in 2015, shortly after graduating from Lethbridge College. I have a very strong passion for local news. Proudly born in 1994, I grew up most of my life in Sylvan Lake, AB and I've lived in the Lethbridge since 2012. I'm a below average golfer on a good day, I take as many hiking trips to Waterton as possible in the summer and I love my two cats, Outlaw and Jynx, and my dog, Maverick, more than most people I know. I look forward to providing accurate, timely news coverage in southern Alberta for plenty of years to come!
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