Edmonton Coronavirus

• Edmonton mask bylaw to remain in place: ‘We are in the middle of a pandemic’

  As it stands now, the bylaw will remain in place until council decides to rescind it or implements triggers that, if met, would see it lifted.

  Economy

  Nov 9, 2021
  
• Military begins work at Edmonton hospital as Alberta battles 4th COVID-19 wave

  The military says eight critical care nursing officers — from Ontario and Nova Scotia — are to begin shifts as early as Wednesday afternoon at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital.

  Health

  Oct 6, 2021
  
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• City of Edmonton to offer $1M recovery grant for festivals impacted by COVID-19

  The grant was announced Tuesday and will offer up to $25,000 for large signature festivals and a minimum of $500 for smaller community events. 

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2021
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• Edmonton’s mandatory mask bylaw will end when Alberta enters Stage 3 on July 1

  In a vote of 7-6, Edmonton city council voted Friday to deactivate the mandatory face covering bylaw on July 1 to align with the province.

  Health

  Jun 25, 2021
• Edmonton prepares to reopen recreation facilities, city-owned attractions

  A phased reopening of Edmonton's recreational facilities and other attractions will begin on Thursday when Stage 2 of the province's plan comes into effect. 

  Health

  Jun 7, 2021
• Temporary shelter at Edmonton Convention Centre to remain open through April

  City councillors voted unanimously Thursday to keep the temporary pandemic shelter at the Edmonton Convention Centre open until the end of April. 

  Health

  Mar 4, 2021
• Alberta physicians continue to warn against further reopening as active COVID-19 cases rise Sunday

  Some physicians in the province say they are concerned about a potentially premature approval of the Stage 2 reopening plan.

  Health

  Feb 28, 2021
• Alberta’s active COVID-19 continue to decline as province records 15 deaths, 305 cases Saturday

  The province added 305 new cases of the disease but also recorded 425 new recoveries. Active cases now sit at 5,271, down by a net of 136 since Friday. 

  Health

  Feb 13, 2021
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• In-school transmission ‘likely’ behind 2 cases involving COVID-19 variant in Alberta: Hinshaw

  Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Wednesday that health officials have identified two cases involving a variant strain of COVID-19 in which in-school transmission was "likely" the cause.

  Health

  Feb 10, 2021
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• Hinshaw urges caution as restrictions ease and Alberta records 25 new COVID-19 variant cases

  Alberta added an additional five deaths and 269 new cases of COVID-19 Monday as Hinshaw urged caution amid variants.

  Health

  Feb 8, 2021