Alberta care homes are once again battling a growing number of COVID-19 outbreaks. According to the pprovince 160 new COVID outbreaks have been declared in the province's long-term care and supportive living facilities since Sept. 1.
Alberta's continuing care homes are preparing for a further easing of restrictions as the province lifts public health orders related to COVID-19 for the sector at the end of the June. And while the overarching orders put in place by Alberta's chief medical officer of health will be rescinded, several key rules including mask and isolation requirements are still mandated through Alberta Health Services policies.