Jason Kenney had repeatedly pointed to Britain to defend Alberta’s approach, but higher vaccination rates and a larger infected population than Alberta helped Britain avoid a spike in hospitalizations
JASON FRANSON/The Globe and Mail
The experience in Alberta, where the government has prided itself on imposing fewer pandemic restrictions than other provinces and recently urged the public to stop viewingas an emergency, could serve as a warning to other governments thinking of abandoning public-health measures altogether.
Mr. Kenney had repeatedly pointed to Britain to defend Alberta’s approach. When infections in Britain surged over the summer, hospital admissions did not increase by the same degree. Hospital admissions in Britain increased in July and August, but government data show they have so far stayed far below any of the previous peaks.
Prof. Karlen also pointed out that most new infections are among unvaccinated people, so there was no reason to assume they wouldn’t end up in hospital at the same rates as they have before. Dr. Kellner also noted that vaccination rates in Britain are more consistent across different regions, unlike in Alberta and places in the southern United States, where there are large pockets with very low coverage.Story continues below advertisement
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