Famous faces encourage Albertans to 'prevent the spread'

EDMONTON -- A new video filled with familiar faces is encouraging Albertans to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The clip features prominent faces, including hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Deena Hinshaw.

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"I want to thank all the prominent Albertans who lent their voice to this crucial message," said Hinshaw in a release. "In the face of this global pandemic, Alberta’s leaders are coming together to raise awareness about how Albertans can help prevent the spread."

The clips were self-recorded, and submitted. Numerous other leaders sent in videos, and may be included in future videos pumped out by the province.