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COVID-19 Update
Presented by: Percy Janke, Director of Emergency Management, Chief Administrative Office
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S)
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That the COVID-19 Update be received as information.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to provide background information regarding the current COVID-19 situation.
ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN
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ALIGNMENT TO LEVELS OF SERVICE DELIVERY
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ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The province of Alberta and residents of St. Albert have experienced shifting public health orders in response to the COVID-19 since March 2020. Following restrictions enacted to reduce the spread of COVID-19 during the third COVID-19 wave Alberta began to experience decreasing active cases of COVID-19. As active cases began to diminish the province announced the “Open for Summer Plan” which commenced June 1, 2021. The plan is based on provincial vaccination rates for those eligible (12+) for first dose vaccination. Stage 1 was at 50%, Stage 2 at 60% and Stage 3 at 70%. The province entered Stage 3 of the plan on July 1, 2021, which eliminated most public health restrictions. The province had announced further loosening of restrictions which was then delayed due to rising case counts. September 27, 2021 is the current date set for further reduction of provincial restrictions.
Health Measure Current requirement or provision of service Effective September 27, 2021
Masking Required in: · Health care facilities · Public transit, rideshare, taxis No longer required in: · Public transit, rideshare, taxis
Testing Testing provided for all Albertans: · Symptomatic testing Testing changes to: · Testing if required for patient care decisions · Wastewater testing
Isolation or Quarantine Legally required for COVID-19 symptoms or test positive Isolation no longer legally required but recommended
The provin...
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