Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, has tested negative for COVID-19 after self-isolating at home with cold symptoms.

"Another personal update," Hinshaw said in a tweet Tuesday morning. "The results of my test have come back negative for COVID-19.

"This morning, I returned to work in person after self-isolating."

During the daily pandemic update on Monday, Hinshaw&nbsp;appeared via video-conferencing, saying she was experiencing mild symptoms consistent with the common cold that were likely due

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With the coronavirus spreading, markets crashing and anxiety rising, CBC Radio’s Edmonton AM spoke to experts, seeking their thoughts and suggestions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Travellers arrive at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on March 16, 2020, moments after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a travel ban amidst efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.

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Anxiety is growing from coast to coast as the coronavirus continues to spread. 

Alberta oilpatch companies sending home non-essential employees in preventative bid to combat COVID-19

Companies in Alberta's oilpatch are taking aggressive steps to curb the spread of COVID-19 with Syncrude and Suncor both sending non-essential employees home.

A dump truck works near the Syncrude oil sands extraction facility near the city of Fort McMurray, Alta., on June 1, 2014.

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Syncrude spokesperson Will Gibson said the company is taking precautions on site and encouraging employees to practice good hygiene and follow Alberta Health Service guidelines.  

to the long hours she has been experiencing.

She said Monday her symptoms were not consistent with COVID-19 but that she was self-isolating and would work at home until her test results were confirmed.

On Twitter Tuesday, Hinshaw repeated her advice that "no one is exempt from staying home when sick, even with mild symptoms.

"If you're not feeling well, stay home. Self-isolate. Do not risk exposing Albertans if you're sick."

Tuesday's daily update is scheduled to take place at 3:30 p.m.&nbsp;

Another personal update. The results of my test have come back negative for COVID-19. This morning, I returned to work in person after self-isolating.<br><br>I would like to thank all those who reached out and sent me your well wishes. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID19AB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COVID19AB</a> (1/3)

'A major issue': Edmonton homeless at serious risk amid COVID-19, advocates say

Edmonton advocates are calling on the government to establish COVID-19 quarantine options for the city’s homeless population as public health officials look to limit the spread of the virus in Alberta.

Mayor Don Iveson, at a press conference on Monday, said responding together to the crises of COVID-19 and homelessness will be a test of what the province's capabilities.  

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Mayor Don Iveson, at a news conference on Monday, said responding together to the crises of COVID-19 and homelessness will be a test of the province's capabilities.  

Dr. Deena Hinsha, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, has tested negative for the COVID-19 virus.

Alberta's chief medical officer of health tests negative for COVID-19

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