Most visits banned at Alberta continuing- care homes to limit spread of COVID-19

EDMONTON, AB – Alberta is banning most visits to long-term care and group homes to try to limit the spread of COVID-19.

An amended public-health order says no visits are being allowed unless a resident is dying or if the visitor is delivering essential care.

As of Monday, there were 112 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths at continuing-care facilities in the province.

Only one family member, friend or religious leader will be able to visit a dying resident at a time, and they will not be allowed to interact with any other residents.