CALGARY Worried about further spread of COVID-19 as case numbers continue to rise across the province, government officials and infectious disease experts are urging people not to gather over the Easter long weekend. On Wednesday, Alberta recorded its highest number of active cases since Jan. 25 (8,300) and its highest daily count since Jan. 13 (871 new cases). Three additional deaths were also reported, which has prompted infectious disease experts like Dr. Lynora Saxinger to urge the public not to gather over the upcoming Easter long weekend. She says it may be tempting to visit family members that have received a COVID-19 vaccine but notes it’s not a bulletproof solution and there is higher risk of virus spread in indoor environments.