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I really hate to say it, but this article is last straw for me. I can no longer trust information coming from the CMOH. It is contrary to evidence and common sense. It has been politicized. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-deena-hinshaw-covid-19-coronavirus-1.5690713
She must know Alberta numbers show significant variability across cities and towns. She must know community transmission is trending up in places. She must have seen data on school reopening that contradicts what she says here. She must know our plan does not compare favourably.
And before the issues managing trolls come at me with "NDP surrogate attacking doctors", let me point out this is not an attack. I'm fully qualified to assess different sources of information and decide which ones lack credibility.
I supported and relied on the CMOH when her advice was evidence-based but not necessarily what some wanted to hear (e.g. timing of school closure in the early stages of the pandemic). In many ways, I see her struggle here. But a CMOH serves Albertans, not politicians.
This is a chilling example of what happens when independent/arms length public institutions/roles are politicized. And a reminder that @shandro is doing just that: taking over arms length healthcare institutions: https://healthydebate.ca/opinions/alberta-key-health-institutions
