Details are available on the Alberta government website, but here are answers to some common questions. Indoor gatherings remain prohibited and funeral receptions are still not allowed. Alberta bans indoor social gatherings, expands holiday school break. Nov 24, 2020 6:20 PM. ), Staff and residents of licensed seniors supportive living facilities not included in Phase 1. April 6, 2021. They are: Social gatherings — No indoor social gatherings allowed. While indoor gatherings remain prohibited, up to 10 people will be allowed at outdoor social gatherings as of Monday, Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced. Albertans who have been staying elsewhere, such as a student away for school, are allowed to return home. The province is discouraging all out-of-town travel at this time. Those are only to be allowed if all guests test negative for the coronavirus at least 72 hours in advance or show proof of full vaccination. Given the dwindling supply, the province shut down online bookings, with limited appointments available only by calling Health Link at 811. She noted that there have been 263 new COVID-19 cases reported within the past 24-hours and that variant cases are increasing by an average of 12 per day. Albertans are not allowed to circumvent the rule by quarantining for a period of time before a gathering. Weddings and funerals will be limited to 10 people. Gatherings of up to 500 attendees are permitted if social distancing is ensured, and gatherings of more than 500 people are expected to be permitted beginning Aug. 31. According to the provincial plan, to move to Step 3 there must be fewer than 300 people in hospital, and that total must be dropping. These gatherings in the home continue to be the largest source of transmission. Alberta banned indoor gatherings. As of Tuesday, Albertans can no longer attend indoor or outdoor social gatherings and must wear a mask in all public spaces and workplaces. Gatherings. When the concert COVID-19 concert cancellation cascade started in early March of 2020, we started compiling a list of all the scheduled shows, tours, and festivals affected by the outbreak. Outdoor social gatherings will be allowed in groups of up to 10 people They can also visit their contacts' homes, provided they also live alone. ... Indoor gatherings are banned immediately, but people who live alone can have two personal contacts they are allowed to meet up with. When will overnight stays be allowed in the UK? The requirement includes places of worship and indoor workplaces and facilities. Close contacts are limited to household members only. You can see active cases by local health area on the following interactive map. The rules are also being eased for outdoor gatherings as 10 people may gather while keeping two metres apart but indoor gatherings are still not allowed. A gathering is any event or assembly that brings people together in the same space at the same time. Personal and wellness services opened for appointments only. Take out, curbside pickup and delivery are allowed. ... Those who live alone are allowed to have two non-household close contacts. Religious ceremonies, rites and services can have up to 15 per cent capacity of the room indoors, with physical distancing. On March 3, there were 252 Albertans in hospital with COVID-19 — on Monday that number had grown to 280. The rules are different for private indoor gatherings, including weddings, meetings or conferences. All indoor social gatherings are limited to household members only. All indoor social gatherings are limited to household members only. First Nations, Métis and Inuit people born in 1971 or earlier who are living on reserve or on settlement should book through a local clinic. Comments are welcome while open. The new measures introduced on Tuesday will be evaluated after three weeks, Kenney said. Until Tuesday, Alberta had the least restrictions of any province in Canada concerning indoor private gatherings in particular. Indoor and outdoor public events and public meetings with fewer than 50 attendees are allowed. Those who live alone are allowed to have two close contacts outside the home. Single parents who live with children under the age of 18 are also allowed two contacts. Indoor gatherings are still forbidden. "By quickly identifying those who may have COVID-19 but do not have symptoms, we are hoping to learn if this type of testing would be an effective tool to manage outbreaks," Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said on March 11. They include: casinos, bingo halls, bowling alleys, libraries, museums, science centres, waterparks, indoor playgrounds, theatres, and concert and banquet halls. Kenney says hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have dipped below 600 and, while Albertans need to continue to be cautious, some rules can be relaxed. Alberta banned indoor gatherings. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. All indoor social gatherings – public and private – are prohibited. During the public address, premier Jason Kenney announced what he called "bold and targeted new measures" to combat the spread of COVID-19. During the public address, premier Jason Kenney announced what he called "bold and targeted new measures" to combat the spread of COVID-19. The rules are enforceable with $1,000 fines. (Those living on-reserve or on-settlement should book through a local clinic. Masks can be removed when people are working alone in an office, in a safely distanced cubicle, or when a barrier is in place. Nov 24, 2020 5:20 PM. Indoor gatherings such as funerals, birthday parties biggest transmission source of COVID-19 in Alberta 8 min read. of cohort families), indoor events are subject to the relevant capacity limits, found in the Gathering restrictions section of the alberta.ca website. Those who live alone are allowed to have two close contacts outside the home. Alberta rolled out new restrictions on Tuesday that prohibit all social gatherings in people's homes and make masks mandatory for all indoor workplaces in the province's two largest cities. Outdoor gatherings are limited to 10 people. But going for a walk with someone from outside of your household is still allowed, as long as physical distancing can be maintained. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. The mask requirements in schools have not changed. People who live alone can have up to two close contacts: These must be the same two contacts throughout the duration of the restriction. Outdoor gatherings limited to 10 people. The Alberta government has announced it would ship nearly one million rapid COVID-19 tests to be used in hospitals, schools, long-term care facilities and private companies including Suncor, Syncrude, CNRL and WestJet. Across Alberta, 348 were being treated in hospitals for the illness on Tuesday, including 66 in ICU beds. Alberta bans indoor social gatherings, expands holiday school break. Last week, Alberta also reported the first two cases of the variant strain first identified in. Officials said that if cases continue to stay stable, then restrictions may be peeled back even further. Outdoor social gatherings allowed up to 10 people. Indoor gatherings are banned immediately, but people who live alone can have two personal contacts they are allowed to meet up with. In-person classes resumed for K-12 students (Jan. 11). Revised April 6, 2021 Meeting and event spaces may be rented for select purposes. Alberta is easing restrictions on outdoor social gatherings, funerals and on businesses such as barbershops and tattoo studios. The moment we've all been waiting for. The province received only 58,500 doses of AstraZeneca-Oxford/Covishield in its first shipment of the vaccine. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. The province says any pharmacy which has had to adjust appointments will reach out to patients directly. Who are you allowed to see? Outdoor social gatherings can have up to 10 people. Alberta has opened up appointments for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines to everyone eligible in Phase 2A on Friday after starting the rollout on March 15. Those who do not respect the social gathering ban could be subject to a fine of up to $1,000. Alberta bans indoor social gatherings, expands holiday school break. “Our future will depend on Albertans remaining responsible,” Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, his province bending precariously under the weight of record COVID-19 cases, imposed new sweeping public health restrictions Tuesday that include a ban on gatherings in people’s homes.. Kenney also announced changes to schools, churches, restaurants and retailers, and banned sports teams from playing and sharply curtailed attendance at weddings and … Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta around in-person dining and some physical fitness activities will be lifted on Feb. 8, Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday. Weddings and funeral ceremonies with up to 10 attendees are still allowed, but must be held in a public place. The same applies to shopping malls and places of worship. Not anymore. ... “For the first time in the history of our province, we’ve just told people that they’re not allowed to have anybody over to their homes,” he said. Outdoor social gatherings with up to 10 people were allowed again on Jan. 18, as were personal and … He officially declared a state of public health emergency and added restrictions on gatherings, among other things. Alberta continues to restrict gatherings during stage 1 of relaunchto protect Albertans’ health and limit the spread of COVID-19. Concert venues, theatres and cinemas are closed. In green counties, indoor private gatherings of up to 10 people are allowed, while outdoor private gatherings are limited to 12 people. Indoor organized events and social gatherings are not permitted, except with members of the same household. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. The government says m​​​ore appointments and birth years will be added as more AstraZeneca supply becomes available. Funeral service attendance was raised to 20 people. The services include: massage therapy, body piercing and tattoos, hairstyling and barbering, esthetics, tanning, facial treatments, and manicures and pedicures. Step 1: Hospitalization benchmark – 600. Alberta banned indoor gatherings. Indoor social gatherings remain banned and outdoor get-togethers can have no more than 10 people. Hotels can remain open, but must close their in-person dining rooms, spas, gyms, and pools. Almost all variant cases are the strain first identified in the U.K. (B117), and 18 are the strain first identified in South Africa. ... Indoor gatherings are banned immediately, but people who live alone can have two personal contacts they are allowed to meet up with. With 13,349 active COVID-19 cases, Alberta bans all indoor social gatherings. These gatherings in the home continue to be the largest source of transmission. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Public health measures to restrict the spread of COVID-19 have eased in Alberta and residence expectations on social gatherings have changed. Alberta bans social gatherings with $1,000 fines for non-compliance as ... no indoor social gatherings will be permitted in any setting across ... health or childcare providers are still allowed. When it comes to events and gatherings the number of people allowed to be at the gatherings will be increased come Friday, however specific guidance will be in place. Indoor live events and performances can resume in California this month with limitations amid declining COVID-19 rates and continuing vaccinations. And so they must stop now." Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, his province bending precariously under the weight of record COVID-19 cases, imposed new sweeping public health restrictions Tuesday that include a ban on gatherings in people’s homes.. Kenney also announced changes to schools, churches, restaurants and retailers, and banned sports teams from playing and sharply curtailed attendance at weddings and … Alberta imposes tough new restrictions in bid to curb soaring COVID-19 infections, Living with face masks: How to stow them, reuse disposables and more, Alberta to pilot COVID-19 testing at border that could shorten quarantine time, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. As of now, all indoor social gatherings – which Kenney has called “the main reason COVID-19 is winning” – are banned across the province. CDC continues to recommend that large gatherings be avoided, particularly those in which physical (social) distancing cannot be maintained between people who live in different households. Weddings and funerals will be limited to 10 people. If you live alone, you can select two people to act as your immediate household. The new restrictions will be in place for at least four weeks. Here's what we know, What it's like to die from COVID — and how it feels for those left behind, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Indoor social gatherings like wedding and funeral receptions will be limited to 50 people. 11 February 2021. A COVID-19 rapid testing pilot project to screen students and staff without symptoms is beginning at two northeast Calgary schools: Testing began March 18 at Rundle School for Grades K-6. The ban on indoor social ... edmonton.ctvnews.ca Alberta bans indoor social gatherings, expands holiday school break. The new measures introduced on Tuesday will be evaluated after three weeks, Kenney said. See below for details. December 9, 2020 Admin 'soaring, Alberta, bans, COVID19, curb, Gatherings, indoor, infection, outdoor, rates, social The Alberta government ordered the closure of all casinos and gyms, banned dine-in service at restaurants and bars, and imposed a mandatory provincewide mask requirement on Tuesday under new restrictions aimed at curbing the province’s soaring COVID-19 infection rates. Outdoor rinks and other outdoor recreational facilities such as ski hills will remain open, contingent on their ability to enforce physical distancing. Close contact is limited to household members only. As of Tuesday, Albertans can no longer attend indoor or outdoor social gatherings and must wear a mask in all public spaces and workplaces. Across Alberta, 348 people were being treated in hospitals for the illness on Tuesday, including 66 in ICU beds. Canadian energy giant Suncor will focus its COVID-19 rapid-testing efforts on hundreds of fly-in, fly-out workers that will be conducting planned maintenance in northern Alberta over the coming spring and summer. Nov 24, 2020 4:20 PM. While we are allowed to gather in groups of 10 outdoors, those gatherings need to allow for social distancing and cannot have any indoor component at all. Based on transmission rates, the province expects to have 300 people in hospital within a week. Outdoor gatherings are limited to 10 people. On Tuesday, February 16, Dr. Deena Hinshaw addressed the public with an Alberta COVID-19 update. ... Indoor gatherings are banned immediately, but people who live alone can have two personal contacts they are allowed to meet up with. 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She also noted some people have different definitions of what is required for isolating, so for now there will be no exceptions to the social gathering ban. Here is the detailed regional breakdown of active cases as reported Monday by the province: Find out which neighbourhoods or communities have the most cases, how hard people of different ages have been hit, the ages of people in hospital, how Alberta compares to other provinces and more in: Here are the latest COVID-19 statistics for Alberta — and what they mean. Current information related to COVID-19 can be found: https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-information.aspx Tags COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus pandemics places of worship public health emergencies relaunch guidance religious services worship services. When it comes to events and gatherings the number of people allowed to be at the gatherings will be increased come Friday, however specific guidance will be in place. Outdoor social gatherings are … No sports games, competitions, team practice or league play is allowed. The changes are to start Feb. 8. Outdoor social gatherings with up to 10 people were allowed again on Jan. 18, as were personal and wellness service appointments, and funeral service attendance up to 20 people. Effective immediately, no indoor social gatherings will be permitted in any setting across the province until further notice. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. In recent weeks, the province has limited public gatherings in areas including Edmonton and Calgary and forced bars and restaurants to stop serving booze by 10 p.m. and to close by 11 p.m. Indoor group fitness and team sports, along with group singing and arts performances, are also banned in several large cities. Indoor social gatherings could also be allowed in some form in Phase 3, something that Alberta’s chief medical officer of health has suggested could be the reason behind a … “Today, we can’t entirely ease up. The province told CBC News that 94,400 doses of the Moderna  vaccine expected to arrive March 24 have been delayed. As of March 10, Alberta began offering the. Kenney said he expects over 500 pharmacies will be participating by next month, reiterating his promise to offer at least one dose to all Albertan adults by June. Scroll, zoom and click on the map for more information. Those who are returning from international travel must follow public health directives, as set out in the border testing pilot program. Alberta reintroduced strict lockdown rules that include mandatory work-from-home measures and a ban on all social gatherings — but unlike the spring, all retailers can remain open. Drive-in/drive-through cinemas, concerts, artistic events and performances are not permitted. Indoor gatherings are still forbidden. Speaking Tuesday, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province's chief medical officer of health, said allowing people to circumvent the rules by isolating would be difficult to enforce. Masks do not have to be worn inside a rental property, such as an apartment, but must be worn in common areas like a hallway. Outdoor social gatherings are … Check with your local municipality for additional restrictions in your area. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. In-person classes resumed for K-12 students (Jan. 11). Alberta Premier Jason Kenney Announces Home Gathering Ban As COVID-19 Cases Surge. (They will receive a direct email from AHS with a unique link to go online and book their immunization appointments.). Indoor private gatherings cannot exceed eight people, and outdoor private gatherings are capped at 10. Funeral service attendance was raised to 20 people. ... Indoor gatherings are banned immediately, but people who live alone can have two personal contacts they are allowed to meet up with. With hospitalizations on the rise, Alberta will not move to Step 3 of its reopening plan, the province's health minister announced on Monday. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. The delay has impacted shipments to pharmacies and vaccine appointments. When that happens, Alberta will consider easing restrictions for indoor concerts, weddings, tradeshows, amusement parks and other activities. Measures for All Workplaces, Organizations & Businesses Review the Guidance for Employers on Preventing COVID-19 in the Workplace to plan and implement Businesses that offer personal and wellness services are required to close. Spring break is just around the corner for many students — but Dr. Deena Hinshaw is cautioning against leaving the province. 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