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Banff, Fort McMurray await details before deciding on COVID-19 curfews

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announced late Thursday that curfews could be imposed in municipalities where the virus case rate exceeds 1,000 per 100,000 people and if the local governments ask for one.

Alberta introduces targeted restrictions in ‘hot spots’ as active COVID-19 cases reach all-time high The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, which includes the city of Fort McMurray, has a rate of 1,537 — Alberta’s highest.The municipality said in a statement Friday that it has not requested a curfew at this time.“We are in the process of reviewing the newly announced restrictions, evaluating options, and awaiting further details from the Government of Alberta,” it said.The Town of Banff, with a case rate of 1,115, said it’s seeking clarification from the province.

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