Program to reduce spread of COVID-19 in crowded homes expanded to all Alberta communities In a bid to reduce the spread of COVID-19 among people living in crowded houses, the Alberta government has expanded a program that offers hotel rooms and culturally appropriate meals for people who need to self-isolate. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Feb 01, 2021 12:00 PM MT | Last Updated: February 1 Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver announced the expansion of a COVID-19 support program to cover all of Alberta on Monday.(CBC) In a bid to reduce the spread of COVID-19 among people living in crowded houses, the Alberta government has expanded a program that offers hotel rooms and culturally appropriate meals for people who need to self-isolate.