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

Enhanced restrictions were announced on November 24 to protect the health care system and slow the spread of COVID-19. The Government of Alberta has outlined restrictions in place for the Edmonton Zone, which includes Parkland County. 

For the latest and most up to date information, we encourage you to visit the Government of Alberta's website.

Unless otherwise stated, the following mandatory restrictions come into effect Nov. 24 and will be in place for at least three weeks.

Measures at a glance (as of Nov. 24)

• No indoor social gatherings in any setting
• Outdoor gatherings max of 10
• Wedding and funeral services max of 10, no receptions permitted
• No festivals or events
• Grades 7-12 at-home learning Nov 30-Jan 11 
• ECS-Grade 6 at-home learning after break until Jan 11
• Working from home should be considered, where possible
• Places of worship at 1/3 normal attendance with mandatory masking
• Restricted access to some businesses starting Nov. 27
• Mandatory masks for indoor workplaces

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

Prevent the spread

Do your part to prevent the spread to protect yourself and others, and to help support a safe relaunch of services and facilities in our community.

Practice good hygiene

• Stay home if you are feeling sick
• Wash or sanitize your hands often
• Cover your coughs and sneezes
• Avoid touching your face

Keep physical distancing

• Stay at least 2 metres away from others when in public or social settings
• Wear a mask in public and when gathering with family and friends outside of your cohort
• Avoid overcrowded public spaces
• Limit the number of people you come into close contact with

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.