COVID-19 pandemic continues, Alberta has increased its outdoor gathering limit to 200 people.In a release Tuesday, the province announced the change, noting it will better accommodate events such as festivals, firework displays, rodeos, sporting events and outdoor performances.All public health measures, including physical distancing, remain in place and officials noted that any seated events must also arrange seating to accommodate a two-metre-distance between guests.
Deena Hinshaw defends call to restrict mass gatherings through summer as Alberta’s COVID-19 death toll rises A gathering limit was first introduced in mid-March after a provincial state of emergency was declared, and health officials noted that limiting the number of people.