David Swann: Blog

Dr. David Swann is the elected member of the Alberta Legislature for Calgary Mountain View and the Liberal critic for the Health and Wellness, Human Services, Agriculture and Rural Development, and Aboriginal Relations.

David Swann: Blog - Dr. David Swann is the elected member of the Alberta Legislature for Calgary Mountain View and the Liberal critic for the Health and Wellness, Human Services, Agriculture and Rural Development, and Aboriginal Relations.

Is Alberta ready for a pandemic?

During Question Period at the Legislature on Tuesday, David asked some hard questions about the province’s readiness to handle an influenza pandemic given current health care conditions. Here are some links to news articles dealing with the issue.

Province confirms two swine flu cases

By Keith Gerein and Trish Audette, The Edmonton Journal, April 29, 2009

Sorry, Mr. Stelmach. The swine flu coverage in the media is dealing with facts, not fear, and people are craving the information

By KERRY DIOTTE, The Edmonton Sun, April 29, 2009