Some of Alberta’s COVID-19 restrictions are being relaxed today, allowing people to visit hair salons and tattoo parlours if they have an appointment.
Fort Saskatchewan – Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong Homeniuk says several of her constituents had voiced their desire to see business be given the greenlight once again.
Meantime, also effective today outdoor, social gatherings, which were previously banned, will be allowed in groups of up to 10 people, and the limit on the number of people who can attend funerals is increasing to 20.
Alberta’s chief medical health officer, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, says funerals, outdoor gatherings and personal service businesses show a lower level of risk for transmission.
She says easing rules now will act as a test case, and that COVID-19 case numbers will have to be lower before any other restrictions are loosened.
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