Six schools in Alberta have transitioned to at-home learning due to COVID-19, Alberta Education confirmed on Monday, affecting thousands of staff and students. (Christina Im)Union boss wants meat-plant workers on early COVID-19 vaccine listThe president of a union representing employees at some of the largest meat-packing plants in the country says there needs to be a discussion about making the COVID-19 vaccine more readily available to essential workers. 6 Alberta schools shift to at-home classes due to COVID-19Six schools in Alberta have transitioned to at-home learning due to COVID-19, Alberta Education confirmed on Monday, affecting thousands of staff and students. (Google Streetview)The decision was made after 33 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed last week at the two schools, M.E. COVID-19 vaccine delays add another layer of angst for older AlbertansUncertainty about COVID-19 vaccine availability is taking a toll on older Albertans who have been living in the shadow of the potentially deadly coronavirus for a year.

Source: CBC News January 27, 2021 17:24 UTC