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    1. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

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      Press conference begins now. Premier Kenney is of course joining the proceedings from afar due to his COVID-19 self-isolation. Ministers Shandro and Schweitzer also hear as well as airline reps.https://twitter.com/Tommy_Slick/status/1319308768371306501 …

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      And in about 30 minutes we will hear more from the Government of Alberta about a pilot program for international travel, could be related to this. #ableg #yyc #yeg https://twitter.com/BryanPassifiume/status/1319299897200242689 …
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    2. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

      Kenney starts by explaining the situation with his isolation. Now talking about how the Calgary airport has been particularly affected by the shutdown. "No industry hit harder" than tourism. #yyc

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    3. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

      Kenney says the isolation requirements for travellers have been an immense challenge. Seeing a 63 per cent drop in tourism from last year. Affecting a wide range of positions relating to air travel.

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    4. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

      He is talking about testing now, with record amounts of testing happening in Alberta. Public health measures getting more targeted. Also, the spread of the virus is different now than in the spring. Only 3% of active cases acquired through travel.

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    5. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

      Kenney says we need to find ways to bring safe travel back in order to get the economy back on track.

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      Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

      Here it is, Alberta is partnering with the federal government on the pilot program referenced by @BryanPassifiume earlier today. In early November, travellers coming to Alberta will have an opportunity to voluntarily take a test when arriving.

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        2. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          If they test negative, they can leave isolation if they also get a negative test six or seven days later. This means the isolation may only take up to a week for some travellers. This will be in place for YYC airport and the Coutts land border crossing. Edmonton maybe later.

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        3. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Also announcing a new testing option for travellers leaving Alberta. Starting Monday, those leaving for essential travel can get a fee for service test ($150) with results within 72 hours of arrival time.

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        4. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          In terms of the reduced quarantine period, Kenney says they are moving away from regular asymptomatic testing for people with no known exposure, as it will speed up processing times. Initial result for travellers should come in 48 hours, and then another test 6 or 7 days later

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        5. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Kenney says he has been pushing for something like this for months. Hopes this can provide some hope to the travel industry.

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        6. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Schweitzer now speaking. Bit of a funny back and forth as the Minister thinks Kenney said his COVID test was positive (I didn't catch that), Kenney says he is *feeling* positive and the test was "negative, negative, negative."

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        7. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Schweitzer says this can hopefully entice more people to travel here, drastically cuts down on the travel time.

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        8. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Health Minister Shandro is now up. Says they are focused on protecting public health, and this move is supported by strong evidence. Still need continual ways to protect people, but this is a controlled way to figure out what the future can look like.

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        9. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Shandro talks a bit about private partnerships for testing (like the ones for departing travellers), and this can leave the public system open for the most important tests with speedy turnaround.

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        10. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Bob Sartor, CEO of YYC airport authority, now up. Says he has been waiting a long time for this type of announcement, and is happy this airport was selected for the trial. First airport in Canada doing this. Also, just got the press release here with more details.pic.twitter.com/hnKKnfutcQ

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        11. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Sartor hopes this can eventually be expanded around Canada and end the 14-day mandatory isolation period. Testing can spark more recovery.

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        12. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Now up is Ed Sims, CEO of Westjet. Says this announcement is the first piece of good news they've heard since the end of February, when bookings started falling by 95 per cent.

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        13. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Here's more info from an airport press release.pic.twitter.com/QUJX8fxtj5

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        14. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Questions now, with @sunrickbell up first. Asking the premier about a planned speech to the Legislature on an update to COVID-19, especially with increased case numbers. *long pause* Kenney was on mute for a short while. He chuckles.

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        15. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Kenney says he was notified during QP yesterday about the COVID-19 case with Min. Allard so he wasn't able to give the speech yesterday. He says the central message again is to get Albertans to take this seriously as cases skyrocket.

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        16. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Kenney says Alberta has been very successful without extensive lockdowns, infection rates aren't that bad he says. "Personal and collective responsibility" quote once again. He says their primary goal is to prevent overwhelming the health care system, and they're still good.

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        17. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Reminder that there are over 2,000 acute care beds and 500 ICU beds devoted to COVID-19, and we're still not close to filling all those beds even now with record high numbers.

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        18. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Says we cannot shut down our lives again, "keep calm and carry on". Can't completely exclude the possibility of limited restrictions in a case-by-case basis, but if we do it, it will not be based on a hunch. Rather, it will be data.

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        19. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Other jurisdictions are "hammering the hospitality sector" by instituting more restrictions (such as with restaurants). Another lockdown would just shut down even more businesses, and he pushes back on the NDP saying more restrictions are needed.

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        20. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Kenney says only a small amount of cases right now can be linked to restaurants and pubs, and any future restrictions will be "limited, discrete" and very targeted.

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        21. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Next question from @BillFortierCTV, on expanding this program to Edmonton. When exactly? Kenney says hopefully early in the new year and #YEG wants to be a part of it too. Start small with #YYC and Coutts first.

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        22. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          From @KellyCryderman, on restrictions (voluntary vs. mandatory) and if this policy is just related to specific Alberta political culture? And would you ever cancel Halloween? Kenney says NO, he will NEVER cancel Halloween. (Ghouls rejoice)

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        23. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Kenney says they aren't doing this based on politics, it is based on public health advice. The reality is that they have still done well with a less restrictive approach. It has morphed into a "broader" view on how to tackle this.

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        24. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          That said, polling shows that Albertans are not really in favour of lockdowns and Kenney agrees with that sentiment. But COVID needs to be taken very seriously. However, the bad numbers like deaths and hospitalizations aren't that bad right now. 70% drop in case fatality.

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        25. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          He says that is related to more testing, but also the virus seems less deadly now than in the spring. Could be related to better medical treatments and a smaller section of the vulnerable population being affected. Maybe the virus is morphing as well.

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        26. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Shandro adds their policies are not being dreamed up by politicians. They are still following the lead of experts like CMOH Dr. Deena Hinshaw.

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        27. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Kenney also stressing the importance of people to self-isolate and not spread this virus through the community.

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        28. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          From @reportrix, what was the timeline around Min. Allard's positive test (she did test positive earlier in the week before it became public). Kenney says he knew nothing until after QP yesterday. Allard waited until mid-afternoon yesterday to inform staffers.

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        29. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          Kenney says Allard started showing symptoms on Friday. Attended a presser with Kenney a day before that. Self-isolated on the weekend. Kenney says she tested positive yesterday though (I'll have to check if an earlier message indicated she tested positive on Monday)

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        30. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

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          Okay my mistake, the release from yesterday said she tested positive yesterday. Still she did show symptoms Friday.https://twitter.com/Tommy_Slick/status/1319048333642534912 …

          Tom Ross added,

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          Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Tracy Allard has tested positive for COVID-19, and as a result Premier Jason Kenney and several other ministers are now in self-isolation. Kenney was in the Legislature today. #ableg pic.twitter.com/D9EEA2mv8C
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        31. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick 22 Oct 2020

          (I was just confused with the first line about her being in contact with a positive case last week)

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