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Phillips proposing stronger actions to curb rise in local COVID cases

LETHBRIDGE, AB – A spike in COVID-19 cases locally has the city’s lone NDP MLA proposing a plan to try and get the situation here under control.

Right now, Lethbridge has the highest rate of active cases among the province’s major cities. Even the South Zone’s Lead Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Vivien Suttorp, has come out with a plea for people to follow health measures.

Lethbridge West MLA Shannon Phillips would like a daily briefing from the South Zone Medical Director until case counts fall significantly. She also wants more support for small businesses here, and she’s calling for the expansion of COVID Care Teams to Lethbridge.

Phillips says cases are rising here and nothing is being done to limit the spread. She feels this proposal will provide some transparency and support.

The UCP government has yet to respond to Phillips’ requests.

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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