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AHS gives daily COVID-19 update; Peace River Correctional Facility off outbreak list.

Local grocer hoping to avoid supply shortages.

Madu says practice of carding is banned in Alberta.

An individual who had tested positive for COVID-19 was at St. Andrew's school in High Prairie while contagious.

Williams says he will push for regional approach when it's time to review current public health measures.

Schweitzer on the COVID situation: "We are in the 4th quarter of this, we are almost there!"

No clear consensus on lockdown according to latest newsroom poll.

LIVE: Joined by Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Health Minister Tyler Shandro to announce new measures to help stop the COVID-19 spike, and ensure we protect both lives and livelihoods.

Today, we announced new measures to help slow spread of COVID-19, and we are declaring a public health emergency in Alberta. Let me be clear, we are not moving ...into a lockdown, but with targeted restrictions to help stop the spike and prevent our healthcare system from being overwhelmed. For the full details on today's announcement: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm The medical data shows the number one area of COVID-19 spread is large social gatherings. As a result, indoor social gatherings are no longer permitted. Outdoor social gatherings will be limited to 10 people, and that includes weddings and funerals (with no receptions). This measure is mandatory and will be enforced with fines. Places of worship will be restricted to 1/3 capacity, and will be encouraged to move celebrations online. As for businesses in the "enhanced" status in Alberta, we will have 3 categories of new measures: - Closed - Open, with restrictions - Open, by appointment only Businesses and services that will need to close include: banquet halls, conference centres, trade shows, auditoria, community centres, children's play centres and indoor playgrounds, all team and individual sports. Restaurants, pubs, bars, and lounges will be able to remain open, subject to restrictions: - Maximum of 6 people from the same household at one table - Liquor service open until 10 pm, in-person dining closes at 11 pm - Only eating/drinking permitted - no other entertainment/services Retail establishments will also be able to remain open, at 25% capacity. These include grocery, clothing, hardware, automotive, liquor, computer and technology stores, pharmacies, farmer's markets. Other services and venues are also open, but subject to 25% capacity. These include museums and galleries, libraries, movie theatres, indoor entertainment centres and indoor fitness centres. Some businesses services will move to appointment only, and many of these have already taken precautions to operate this way. These include personal services like haircare, esthetics, wellness services, professional services, taxi and rideshare, hotels/motels, and private lessons. Another important measure - the school calendar has been updated. For grades 7-12, at-home learning will begin starting November 30, until the Winter Break starts after December 18. For all students, in-class learning will resume on January 11. I know that many of these changes will be disruptive to businesses and to all Albertans. We believe these measures carefully balance protecting lives AND livelihoods. At the end of the day, this is about protecting our healthcare system, which is at risk from rising hospitalizations and ICU cases. This is about protecting our loved ones and ensuring that Albertans who need critical access to other healthcare services can get them. These measures will be reviewed in 3 weeks, and could be extended if needed. I want to thank all Albertans in advance for your understanding and what you have done personally to protect yourself and those around you. Together, I know we can stop the spike and protect each other.

AHS gives its daily COVID-19 update.

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Province gives its daily COVID-19 update.

Viersen says feds have 30 days to make a decision on Huawei.

Premier Jason Kenney announces enhanced public health measures meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.

The FVSD says student safety is their number one priority. https://www.kix.fm/violent-threats-towards-local-school-ma/

Masks now mandatory in the Town of Peace River.

Peace River Town Council unanimously passes mandatory face-coverings bylaw. More to follow.