Alberta Is Moving Back Into Step 1 Of Reopening To Stop The Spread Of COVID-19

Gyms and dine-in at restaurants will be closing again.
Alberta COVID-19 Update: Enhanced Restrictions Starting At Midnight
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On Tuesday, April 6, Janson Kenney provided an Alberta COVID-19 update to the public in which he announced that the province will be moving back into Step 1 of the 4-step reopening process. 

At midnight tonight, adult fitness will be closed apart from one-on-one personal training and retail capacity will be limited to 15%, said Kenney. 

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Come Friday at noon, indoor dining at restaurants will no longer be allowed. 

Though, outdoor patios will be allowed to stay open for bars and restaurants. Outdoor gatherings in groups of up to 10 are still permitted. 

Alberta reported nearly 1,000 new COVID-19 cases each day of the long weekend and Jason Kenney says this is the only way forward. 

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