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New COVID-19 restrictions will be announced Tuesday

New COVID-19 restrictions will be announced Tuesday

1,549 COVID-19 cases were diagnosed on Monday. Five more Albertans died.
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Cabinet member backtracks after saying Kenney is waiting to act on COVID

Cabinet member backtracks after saying Kenney is waiting to act on COVID

COVID-19 cases have been rising at an alarming rate for weeks in Alberta, but it still has no mandatory mask directive and bars and restaurants remain open for in-person service.
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Mask mandates not a violation of rights

Mask mandates not a violation of rights

There is a duty to accommodate, but not to the point of undue hardship
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Red Deer County, nearby communities under new mandatory restrictions

Red Deer County, nearby communities under new mandatory restrictions

Number of active COVID-19 cases puts county, Innisfail, Bowden, Penhold, Springbrook, Markerville, Spruce View under enhanced relaunch status
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Olds now under enhanced status, COVID restrictions in force

Olds now under enhanced status, COVID restrictions in force

Mandatory restrictions lifted in Mountain View County, Cremona, Carstairs, Didsbury and Sundre
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Review finds almost 20 per cent of COVID-19 patients only show gastrointestinal symptoms

Review finds almost 20 per cent of COVID-19 patients only show gastrointestinal symptoms

Radiologists encouraged to remain watchful for signs of the virus.
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Hundreds of Chinook’s Edge students ordered to self-isolate from COVID

Hundreds of Chinook’s Edge students ordered to self-isolate from COVID

Virus strikes schools in Bowden, Didsbury and Sylvan Lake
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Olds chamber cancels awards this year but still recognizes businesses

Olds chamber cancels awards this year but still recognizes businesses

Certificates, plaques to be given to long-serving members
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Alberta government risks public buy-in on COVID-19 by withholding info: Opposition

Alberta government risks public buy-in on COVID-19 by withholding info: Opposition

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition says Premier Jason Kenney’s government needs to start showing its hand if it wants to ensure public buy-in on targeted COVID-19 health restrictions.
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COVID-19 situation in Alberta “grim”: Hinshaw

COVID-19 situation in Alberta “grim”: Hinshaw

In the past week the province has confirmed more new cases than any other week to date, Hinshaw said.
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