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Today, Alberta is moving ahead with stronger public health measures.
Like nearly everywhere else in the western world, we are experiencing a surge in hospitalizations and ICU admissions.
The simple reality is, if we don't stop this surge, our system will be overwhelmed.
Like nearly everywhere else in the western world, we are experiencing a surge in hospitalizations and ICU admissions.
The simple reality is, if we don't stop this surge, our system will be overwhelmed.
These are not decisions taken lightly – especially at this time of year.
Not only will these restrictions mean financial hardship for many Albertans , they will keep us apart during Christmas holidays – a cherished time for getting together with family & loved ones.
Not only will these restrictions mean financial hardship for many Albertans , they will keep us apart during Christmas holidays – a cherished time for getting together with family & loved ones.
But we must take stronger action to prevent this surge, protect our health care system, and save lives. https://www.alberta.ca/announcements.cfm?xID=75860AF6E4DE4-9CEE-9F91-8E19E81761A5B04B
Effective immediately, all indoor and outdoor social gatherings of any size are prohibited.
This will be enforced with strong fines, starting at $1,000.
Social gatherings are one of the top sources of spread. We simply must crack down.
This will be enforced with strong fines, starting at $1,000.
Social gatherings are one of the top sources of spread. We simply must crack down.
Effective Dec. 13, in-person attendance at places of worship will be limited to 15% capacity.
We strongly encourage faith leaders to have online and drive-in services, where possible.
Retail services also reduced to 15% capacity, including retail stores, grocery stores, & malls
We strongly encourage faith leaders to have online and drive-in services, where possible.
Retail services also reduced to 15% capacity, including retail stores, grocery stores, & malls
As of Dec. 13, in-person dining at restaurants, bars, and pubs will be closed. Curbside pickup, delivery, and take-out is permitted.
Other establishments will be closed - casinos, bingo halls, libraries, museums, galleries, theatres, pools, gyms, skating rinks, hair salons.
Other establishments will be closed - casinos, bingo halls, libraries, museums, galleries, theatres, pools, gyms, skating rinks, hair salons.
Also effectively immediately, masking will be mandatory in all indoor public spaces and workplaces across the province.
Renters and farm operations will be exempt.
Renters and farm operations will be exempt.
We know many small businesses will be severely affected by these measures.
That's why we're boosting the small business grant program to $20,000 for those affected by COVID-19 measures, lowering income loss threshold to 30%
Alberta will help our job creators get through this.
That's why we're boosting the small business grant program to $20,000 for those affected by COVID-19 measures, lowering income loss threshold to 30%
Alberta will help our job creators get through this.
Effective Dec. 13, all employees who can work from home will be required to do so.
Employees whose physical presence is required for operational effectiveness of a business are not affected by this requirement.
Employees whose physical presence is required for operational effectiveness of a business are not affected by this requirement.
There is no change for Alberta schools.
K-6 students remain in class until the Christmas break, and Grades 7-12 will continue with online learning from home.
In-person classes will resume on January 11, 2021.
K-6 students remain in class until the Christmas break, and Grades 7-12 will continue with online learning from home.
In-person classes will resume on January 11, 2021.
I did not get into public service to make these kinds of decisions. But they are absolutely needed to protect lives directly from COVID-19 & for thousands more, the healthcare they need to survive.
I thank all Albertans for what they've done, and will do, to help stop the spread
I thank all Albertans for what they've done, and will do, to help stop the spread
