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From the minute Premier Jason Kenney announced gifts of masks and other equipment to three provinces, there were two startled reactions.

One was warm-hearted approval of the generosity to other Canadians during this COVID-19 crisis.

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The other was: “What the . . . — where’s my mask?”

An escalating flood of complaints came in from doctors, nurses and other caregivers, all of whom must now wear a mask in any dealings with patients.

So, it’s a very good question — where are the masks and other protective equipment for all of Alberta’s health workers?

The answer is: They’re in the big AHS Edmonton warehouse, racing for the exit.

On Monday and Tuesday, AHS was pushing massive shipments out the door — including nearly 5.6 million masks for hospitals and other care centres.

The need is urgent. Family doctors require many more masks than usual because they now must wear one every time they see a patient, or even in meetings.