COVID-19

Face coverings and masks

It is mandatory for members of the public to wear a face covering or mask at all times while in an indoor, enclosed, or substantially enclosed public place or in a public vehicle. Exemptions under the bylaw include children under the age of 10 and those who are not able to wear a face covering due to a mental or physical concern or limitation. 

The County's Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw came into effect on November 12, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Learn more about the Temporary Face Covering Bylaw and view a full list of exemptions.

Businesses can download signage to print and display at the entrance(s) to their business.

Current restrictions and public health measures

Due to Alberta’s high case numbers, aggressive action is required now to protect our health system from being overwhelmed.

The current situation is critical. These mandatory restrictions apply province-wide and will be in place at least until January 12, 2021.

• Effective Dec. 8, all indoor and outdoor social gatherings are prohibited. This will be enforced with $1,000 fines.
• Maximum of 10 people for wedding ceremonies or funeral services and must be held in a public place.
• Faith services are limited to 15% of fire code occupancy for in-person attendance; physical distancing between households must be maintained, and mask use is mandatory.
  • Alternatively, virtual or online services are recommended, or drive-in services where people do not leave their vehicles and adhere to guidance are allowed.
• Effective Dec. 8, masks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces and workplaces.
• Effective Dec. 13, working from home is mandatory when physical presence is not required.
• Current child care and K-12 learning measures remain in effect.
• Effective Dec. 13, some businesses will be required to close, reduce capacity or limit their in-person access. View Alberta's website for specific details.

For details on each specific measure, please visit Alberta's Enhanced Measures webpage. 

What else you should do

Albertans must continue following existing public health measures to keep everyone safe:

• Stay 2 metres apart when you can, wear a mask when you can't
• Practice good hygiene: wash your hands often and cover coughs and sneezes
• Monitor your symptoms every day
• If sick, stay home, get tested, and follow mandatory isolation requirements while waiting for results:
  • if positive, isolate from others for 10 days or until symptoms are gone, whichever is longer
  • if negative, stay home until you're better
• Avoid non-essential travel
• Get the flu shot to keep influenza cases low so health workers can focus on the COVID-19 pandemic
• Download and use the ABTraceTogether contact tracing app when out in public

Assessment and testing

COVID-19 symptoms are similar to influenza and other respiratory illnesses and can range from mild to severe. Even people with mild symptoms can spread COVID-19 to others.

If you have any symptom, stay home and take the online assessment to arrange testing.