Alberta reconsiders removal of trace, test, isolation measures: sources
Sources confirm to CTV News that Alberta is considering delaying its planned pandemic response shift.
The province originally planned to end the mandatory mask mandate, quarantine requirements for close contacts and those who tested positive for COVID-19, testing and contact tracing of infections on Monday.
Sources tell CTV News that both the provincial government’s COVID-19 cabinet committee and caucus met Thursday to discuss the idea of extending those public health measures beyond Aug. 16.
David Shepherd, NDP health critic, responded to the potential change in posture for testing, contact tracing, and isolation requirements in Alberta Thursday evening, calling them the most basic pandemic health measures.
Shepherd said the government is considering a six-week delay in ending the measures. CTV News has not independently confirmed that information.
The opposition member said the premier owed Albertans an apology.
"We need Albertans to get back to work," he said. "We can't have any more of these reckless blunders from Jason Kenney."
A provincial press release revealed an update is planned for Friday on the province’s guidance to school districts as they prepare for in-person learning starting in September. That press conference is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. and includes Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Education Minister Adriana LaGrange
This is a developing news story that will be updated as information is confirmed. More to come…
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