A federal source with direct knowledge of the situation says Alberta has asked the federal government and the Red Cross to supply field hospitals to help offset the strain COVID-19 is having on the health-care system. The source said Alberta would likely receive at least four field hospitals — two from the Red Cross and another two from the federal government. The official said Alberta Health Services is gathering resources and materials it may need, but there is no plan yet to staff or construct the hospitals. An official from Public Safety Canada said they have not received any requests for field hospitals from any other provinces or territories. On Nov. 27, Alberta Health Services sent a memo to staff asking them to conserve oxygen supplies as demand increases.

Source: CBC News December 02, 2020 22:05 UTC