Alberta is declaring a state of public health emergency and putting aggressive measures in place to protect the health system and reduce the rising spread of COVID-19 cases.

Find all new restrictions online at https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx #COVID19AB

PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GATHERINGS (PROVINCE-WIDE)

Effective immediately, no indoor social gatherings will be permitted. Individuals who live alone can have 2 non-household close contacts visitors. They must be the same two people throughout the duration of these measures.

Social gatherings in indoor workplaces, such as lunchroom gatherings, are also not allowed.

Outdoor social gatherings are permitted to a maximum of 10 people.

More info on gatherings: https://www.alberta.ca/restrictions-on-gatherings.aspx

PLACES OF WORSHIP (REGIONS UNDER ENHANCED STATUS)
Effective immediately, places of worship are limited to a maximum of 1/3 attendance per service, physical distancing between households and masking will be required. Faith based leaders are encouraged to move services online.

Businesses within enhanced regions that must be closed:

· Banquet halls, conference centres, trade shows, concert venues, non-approved markets, community centres
· Children’s play places/indoor playgrounds
· All levels of team and individual sport

Businesses that may remain open with 25% occupancy including:
· Retail, including liquor and cannabis
· Grocery stores
· Pharmacies
· Clothing stores
· Computer/technology stores
· Hardware/Automotive
· Farmers markets approved by @AlbertaAg
· Unlicensed outdoor seasonal markets

Entertainment/event services may remain open with 25% occupancy including:
· Movie theatres
· Museums and galleries
· Libraries
· Casinos
· Indoor entertainment centres
· Indoor fitness, recreation, sports and physical activity centres

Restaurants, bars, pubs and lounges will be open with restrictions:
· Max of 6 people at a table
· No movement between tables
· People who live alone can meet 2 non-household contacts
· Only seated eating/drinking is permitted. No other services or entertainment will be allowed.

K-12 SCHOOLS (PROVINCE-WIDE)
Gr. 7-12 will move to at-home learning on Nov. 30. Students in Early Childhood Services and Gr. K-6 will remain learning in-person until Dec. 18.
Students will return to at-home learning after winter break and resume in-person learning on Jan 11, 2021

MANDATORY MASK REQUIREMENTS
A new mandatory mask requirement is in place in #YEG, #YYC and surrounding areas for indoor workplaces. This includes any location where employees are present, and applies to visitors, including delivery personnel, and employees or contractors.

Not following the mandatory restrictions could result in fines and enforcement. The Emergency Alert System will be used to ensure Albertans are aware of the mandatory requirements.

Stay informed: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx