Additional COVID-19 Restrictions for High Case Regions
Michelle Pinon
News Advertiser
On May 10 additional restrictions for high case regions were put into effect by the Province.
According to the COVID-19 info for Albertans website, “Additional restrictions are in effect for regions with at least 30 active cases. These restrictions remain in place for at least three weeks, even if a community moves below the threshold, and will be extended if necessary.”
The Interactive Map stated that Veg/Minburn County has 47 active cases, Smoky Lake County has 37 active cases, Lamont County has 37 active cases, and Beaver County has 33 active cases; and are now under those additional restrictions. Two Hills County has 5 active cases.
New high case area restrictions:
- Outdoor gatherings limited to 5 people (no more than 2 household cohorts is encouraged)
- Outdoor fitness, recreation and performance activities are prohibited, except with household members or 2 close contacts if you live alone
- Funeral services limited to 10 people (receptions remain prohibited)
- Places of worship limited to 15 people
- Personal and wellness services must close
- Retail stores limited to 10% of fire code capacity or 5 customers
- Any workplace with transmission of 3 or more cases must close for 10 days (work camps, essential and critical services are exempt)
New provincewide restrictions:
- Restaurants, pubs and cafes open for takeout or delivery only
- K to 12 schools shift to online learning until May 25
- All post-secondary learning shift to online learning
- All indoor fitness facilities must close, including for 1-on-1 training
- Indoor sport, recreation and performance activity is prohibited
- No indoor social gatherings
- Health, social, and professional services open by appointment only
- Working from home is mandatory unless the employer requires the employee’s physical presence to operate effectively
- Masks are required indoors in all worksites unless they are at a work station that is distanced from others
Other restrictions to remain in place:
- No indoor social gatherings
- Health, social, and professional services open by appointment only
- Working from home is mandatory unless the employer requires the employee’s physical presence to operate effectively
- Masks are required indoors in all worksites unless they are at a work station that is distanced from others