Visitor restrictions were placed at continuing care facilities in Alberta early on in the COVID-19 pandemic.

There are 15 positive cases at Greta Bar, six at Earls Tin Palace, 10 at the Pint on Jasper Avenue and nine at Local on Jasper Avenue.

The province announced the change applies to specific events, including festivals, firework displays, rodeos, sporting events and outdoor performances. 

Alberta Health confirmed 37 new COVID-19 cases Friday, which brings active cases in the province to 509.

The COVID-19 outbreak at the Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton grew Friday to include nine patients and seven staff who have tested positive.

The expanded testing will only be open to residents who are asymptomatic, the province said.

Six patients and two staff at the Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton have tested positive for COVID-19, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Tuesday.

"If a local municipal district has 50 active cases per 100,000 population with at least 10 active cases, we move it into the watch category."

Dr. Deena Hinshaw confirmed an additional 46 cases of COVID-19 on Friday.

The bill proposes changes to 15 acts across seven ministries.