A doctors group has sent a letter to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney urging him to cancel major summer events, including the Calgary Stampede, or postpone them until this fall. Almost 65 per cent of eligible Albertans have received at least one shot of the vaccine against COVID-19. The doctors say with an increase in COVID-19 variants, this is not the time for the Stampede. The doctors also urge the Alberta government to step up vaccinations with mobile and 24-hour clinics as well as to prioritize second doses for high-risk groups. Regardless, it is too early to declare victory over this unique and dangerous pathogen," says the letter.

Source: CBC News June 04, 2021 22:18 UTC