Alberta declares state of emergency, announces new public health measures effective September 16, 20

On September 15, Alberta has declared a state of public health emergency. COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise, largely in unvaccinated Albertans.

New measures to protect the health care system, stop the spread, and increase vaccination rates come into effect starting September 16.

Mandatory restrictions - Effective Sept. 16 and 20

Adult (over 18) sport, fitness, recreation and performance activities (Sept 20)

• The following restrictions apply unless the facility or program implements the restrictions exemption program:

  • Indoor group classes and activities are not permitted.

  • Indoor competitions are paused except where vaccine exemptions have been granted.

  • Indoor one-on-one training and solo activities are allowed with 3 metre physical distancing.

  • Outdoor activities can continue with no restrictions.

Youth (under 18) sport, fitness, recreation and performance activities (Sept 16)

• Indoor group classes, training, and competitions are permitted, but participants are required to:

  • screen for symptoms

  • maintain 2 metres distancing, except youth while engaged in physical activity

  • wear a mask, except youth while engaged in physical activity

• Spectator attendance is restricted to 1/3 fire code capacity, attendees are limited to a single household or 2 close contact if living alone and must be masked and maintain 2 metres physical distancing.

• Outdoor activities can continue with no restrictions.

Day and overnight camps (Sept 16)

• Day camps required to maintain physical distancing between participants and masking indoors.

• Overnight camps must follow cohort models.