Protect yourself.
We all play a role in limiting COVID-19 spread and protecting ourselves. By following the public health rules and the spirit behind them, we can get back on track and save lives.
The numbers don't lie. We are at risk of a fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Omicron variant being the most common variant of concern in Alberta. As always, those who are unvaccinated or have only received one dose of a COVID vaccine are at highest risk for infection.
Important Local COVID-19 News
Alberta Lifts Almost all Remaining Health Restrictions
Protecting the Healthcare System From Omicron Peak
Changes to COVID-19 Testing Eligibility
Province Extends Winter Break for K-12 Students
Province Announces More Boosters, Tests and Measures to Fight Omicron
Feds Announce Targeted COVID-19 Support Measures
COVID-19: Stay Current on the Most Recent Developments
Stronger public health measures
Mandatory, province-wide restrictions are in effect to protect the health system and slow the spread of COVID-19. Protecting Alberta’s healthcare capacity ensures that Albertans get the care they need when they need it.
COVID-19 regional active cases
COVID-19 Alberta statistics
Outbreak update from Government of Canada
Global situation dashboard from World Health Organization
Submit a complaint online; Help Save Lives
You can submit a complaint online to Alberta Health Services public health inspectors if you are concerned that an establishment or person is not following public health orders. Public health inspectors will investigate the complaint.
COVID-19 Public Health Restrictions
Step one: Effective February 9
The following changes took effect February 9, 2022, unless otherwise stated.
- Restrictions Exemption Program removed, along with most associated restrictions
- Capacity limits extended to all large facilities and entertainment venues (500+), but food and beverage consumption now allowed in seats
- Physical distancing of 2 metres between households encouraged, operators to facilitate distancing between patrons where possible
- Mandatory masking requirements removed for:
- Children under 13 in all settings as of February 14
- Students of any age attending K-12 schools and participating in school activities as of February 14
Step two: Effective March 1
The following changes took effect March 1, 2022, unless otherwise stated.
- Any remaining school requirements removed (for example: Kindergarten to grade 6 cohorting)
- Youth screening activities for entertainment and sport activities removed
- Capacity on all large venues and entertainment venues lifted
- Restrictions lifted on interactive activities, table limits, liquor sales and closing times for bars, restaurants and other food serving businesses
- Indoor and outdoor social gathering limits lifted, including for all wedding and funeral events
- Mandatory work-from-home requirements lifted
- Provincial mask mandate lifted except:
- On municipal and intra-provincial public transit for Albertans 13 and older
- At AHS-operated and contracted facilities, and all continuing care settings
Step three: To be determined
The timeline for Alberta entering Step 3 is to be determined and will depend on hospitalization rates continuing to trend downward.
- COVID-specific continuing care measures removed
- Mandatory isolation removed (becomes a recommendation only)
WHO'S IN THE HOSPITAL BEDS?
- Patients with 1 - 2 vaccinations (13%)
- Patients with 0 vaccinations (87%)
The number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals and intensive care units are important indicators of how severely the pandemic is affecting Albertans, and the amount of stress it's placing on the province's health care system.
A sizable majority of COVID-19 patients in Alberta hospitals and intensive care units is unvaccinated.
Book Your Shot
Assess Yourself Online
Use this self-assessment tool to help determine whether you need to be tested for COVID-19. You can complete this assessment for yourself or on behalf of someone else if they're not able. at a participating pharmacy, through the AHS online booking tool or call Health Link 811.
Every Albertan who can get vaccinated should get vaccinated.
Important Numbers
- Emergency dial 911
- Health Link dial 811
- Mental Health 1-877-303-2642
- Addiction 1-866-332-2322
- Family Violence 310-1818
- Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
COVID-19 Financial Relief for Albertans
Service Canada provides Canadians with a single point of access to a wide range of government services and benefits. They are committed to improving services for Canadians by working with partners to provide access to the full range of government services and benefits that Canadians want and need through the Internet, by telephone, in person or by mail.