Last Updated Nov 25, 2020 at 7:59 am MST. 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. Alberta is banning all social gatherings, closing restaurants, gyms and hair salons, and making masks mandatory across the province to curb the spread of COVID-19. Barber shops and salons were among the first to close during the early pandemic in Alberta, but also among the first to reopen, starting in May. The new measures follow a series of restrictions on gatherings that began last month. Bingo halls and casinos were also open in Stage 2, though casinos were not allowed table games until September. by Kayla Butler. No indoor personal gatherings among new COVID-19 restrictions for Alberta. A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 . Although cohorts aren't permitted, people who live alone can have up to two non-household contacts during the restriction period. Previously, in-person dining was allowed within cohorts. Starting on January 18, the province will allow outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people, although they must remain six feet apart. Businesses in the appointment-only category are also advised to consider virtual options where possible, which could apply to some professional services and private one-on-one lessons. As well, a province-wide mask mandate is now in effect in all indoor public spaces, including workplaces. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. No indoor personal gatherings among new COVID-19 restrictions for Alberta. Those who violate the restrictions could face $1,000 fines. Order 02-2021 sets out a number of public health measures effective across the province to limit the risk of transmission (February 8, 2021):. Last Updated Nov 25, 2020 at 7:59 am MST. Please update your bookmarks. Sign up for our newsletter to get exclusive content, contests, and perks direct to you. restricts access to private residences ", Alberta bans indoor social gatherings as province declares 2nd state of public health emergency. There are 13,349 active cases in Alberta. Unlike in the spring when the province designated essential and non-essential businesses, this time most businesses are placed into three main categories: closed for in-person service, open with restrictions and open by appointment only. Kenney also made sure to distinguish that a family eating at a restaurant is not the same as a social gathering, even if it is indoors, reiterating that only members of the same household are allowed to dine together. “Today, we can’t entirely ease up. by ... First, effective immediately, all indoor and outdoor social gatherings are prohibited and the wearing of a mask is mandatory in all public indoor spaces and indoor workplaces, with exceptions for farming operations and rental accommodations. 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. MR. By Masha Scheele, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Hinton Voice. School cohorts will continue for some grades, but students in Grades 7-12 will soon be shifting to online learning. COVID-19 information for Albertans. Further COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings announced across much of Alberta. Alberta Minister of Health Tyler Shandro said Thursday outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people will be allowed as of Jan. 18. All social gatherings were to have a limit of 15 people, though that does not apply to "structured events," including restaurant dining, wedding ceremonies and trade shows. The Alberta government introduced several new province-wide COVID-19 measures Tuesday, that will have a significant impact on Albertans' lives. Here's how the new restrictions on gatherings could impact you. Alberta reaches 'tragic milestone' with 500th COVID-19 death. Alberta announced a new set of restrictions to help fight the surge of COVID-19 cases in the province on Nov.24. On Oct. 8, Hinshaw recommended all private gatherings in Edmonton be limited to 15 people and that people should reduce their cohorts to no more than three. Recreational sport and group fitness activities were already paused in the Edmonton region, Calgary region, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Fort McMurray and Red Deer when the premier announced restrictions on Nov. 12. As of Tuesday, Albertans can no longer attend indoor or outdoor social gatherings and must wear a mask in all public spaces and workplaces. That same day the province opted to limit social gatherings to 15 people in areas of the province under a watch or enhanced status, not just in Edmonton and Calgary. Gatherings, masking and business restrictions. Both cities already have mask bylaws in place, though the new measure applies to surrounding areas as well. But the province is now only allowing people from the same household to eat together at restaurants. Health officials have said that if cases continue to stay stable, then restrictions may be eased even further. However, now they will need to operate without walk-in services. Indoor gatherings are still forbidden. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. WATCH | Alberta premier announces new restrictions Monday. Banquet halls, concert venues, community centres and children's play places will all need to close for the three-week duration. Alberta will begin lifting some of its public health restrictions on Monday after avoiding a post-holiday boom in COVID-19 infections. EDMONTON – Premier Jason Kenney tacked on a few new restrictions for Alberta Tuesday as the province struggles to get control of COVID-19. The Canadian province of Alberta said on Tuesday it would ban indoor social gatherings, halt classes for some students and reduce retail store capacities to slow the spread of COVID-19. 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. The goal of these mandatory health measures is to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and curb the risks of increased growth in … by Kayla Butler. Sports have been paused until mid-December so those cohorts are also on hold. As of Dec. 8, all indoor and outdoor social gatherings — public and private — are prohibited. Canada: New COVID-19 Restrictions Imposed In Alberta 11 December 2020 . Province's 3-week COVID-19 measures not enough to avoid crisis, Edmonton doctors say. Alberta confirmed 1,440 new cases of COVID-19 between October 23-25 prior to the new gathering restriction announcements. Six days later, Kenney encouraged all Albertans in enhanced regions to stop having social gatherings in their homes. In essence, it's a small group of people who may not all live in the same household but can interact with each other without having to keep a two-metre distance. The current mask mandate complements the municipal ones, which focus on masking in public spaces, said Tom McMillian, assistant director of communications for Alberta Health. Alberta announced a suite of stringent new restrictions to fight the explosion of COVID-19 cases in the province. Restrictions on indoor social gatherings will not be reconsidered until COVID-19 patients in hospital dip below 300, the third benchmark in the four-step plan. "If you're holding indoor social events, they're now illegal," Kenney said on Tuesday. On Nov. 6, Kenney encouraged Albertans, especially those in the two largest cities, to stop holding at-home social gatherings, though it was not a mandatory restriction. 3:57 Cohort groups, bubbles or families have been a part of Alberta's COVID-19 strategy since the spring. Premier Jason Kenney and Health Minister Tyler Shandro joined Cheif Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw for her update to announce a series of “measured and balanced” restrictions to help bend the curve back down. By Kirby Bourne 630CHED Posted November 6, 2020 2:36 pm . But we can make small adjustments to allow Albertans some limited activities,” Health Minister Tyler Shandro said at a Thursday news briefing. Active public health orders. Alberta is easing restrictions on outdoor social gatherings, funerals and on businesses such as barbershops and tattoo studios. Social gatherings are restricted to the members of a household, which excludes cohort families. Effective immediately a mandatory 15-person limit is placed on all social gatherings in Edmonton and Calgary. “Today, we can’t entirely ease up. "That's pretty astonishing. Alberta is lifting some of its public health restrictions after avoiding a post-holiday boom in COVID-19 infections. Effective February 18, 2021: This page will not longer be maintained. There were also larger cohorts for schools, sports teams, or performers. Businesses that are open with a capacity limited to 25 per cent include retail stores, pharmacies, and libraries. As of Tuesday, the province has also mandated masks in Edmonton and Calgary in all indoor workplaces. Alberta imposes tough new restrictions in bid to curb soaring COVID-19 infections. Now, the province has formally banned indoor social gatherings with a promise to enforce the order. The suite of new restrictions came as Alberta reported 1,727 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 20,388 — the highest in Canada. No team or group fitness is allowed. “Our future will depend on Albertans remaining responsible,” said the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw. Table games are not allowed under the current restrictions and both casinos and bingo halls are limited to 25-per-cent capacity. Kenney joined Dr. Deena Hinshaw for her daily briefing to declare a state of … walk-in services and have clients book appointments online or by phone, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Businesses that are now appointment-only include salons, barber shops, personal services like esthetics, wellness services like esthetics, professional services like lawyers and accountants and hotel/lodging businesses. Outdoor gatherings are also limited to 10 people. Alberta is also raising the attendance limit for funerals to 20 people. All levels of sports will also be cancelled during the restriction period, though the province may grant exemptions. The province is also imposing additional business closures and restrictions, beginning … “Our trend today is very different than our trend in December. Personal service businesses are allowed to reopen by one-on-one appointment only. Alberta COVID-19 restrictions set to be further relaxed despite fears March 1, 2021 Doctors urge Alberta to hold off on easing COVID-19 restrictions, call for tougher measures instead Albertans are prohibited from attending gatherings of more than 15 people, and they must continue to observe two metres of social distancing. Also on Monday hair salons, barbershops, tattoo parlours and other personal and wellness services can open by appointment only. The 10-person limit includes the officiant, bride and groom and witnesses, but does not include staff, who are not considered to be invited guests. Social gatherings, whether indoors or outdoors, are now banned in Edmonton and across the province. Wellness services were already advised to discourage walk-in services and have clients book appointments online or by phone, as were personal services. This measure was previously voluntary and was already being followed by most groups, Kenney said. Gathering Restrictions. Premier Jason Kenney declared a state of public health emergency while announcing new mandatory restrictions on social gatherings… Audience Relations, CBC P.O. All information is now available through the revised COVID-19 page.. Changes in Health Services And those rules will be enforced to our greatest ability. The province reported 1,115 new cases of COVID-19 on 13,576 tests and 16 deaths on Tuesday. Starting Monday, Alberta will loosen some COVID-19 restrictions. Starting Monday, outdoor gatherings are … That restriction has been extended, though the province has clarified casinos aren't required to close by 11. Weddings and funerals have had a plethora of shifting rules, depending on whether events were indoors or outdoors, a reception or a ceremony, and at times where the event was held. Indoor gatherings are still forbidden. With Alberta's bevy on new restrictions on social gatherings, church services and businesses, it can be difficult to keep track of what has changed — and what hasn't. EDMONTON – Premier Jason Kenney tacked on a few new restrictions for Alberta Tuesday as the province struggles to get control of COVID-19.
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