Alberta strengthening safety measures for travelling

“Countries like Taiwan, Singapore and South Korea have been successful at mitigating the spread because they took immediate action securing their borders long before the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic.”

Kenney added this was required.

“I’ve been clear it was irresponsible for Canada to wait so long to close our borders, especially from countries with high levels of infection. While Alberta does not control who can fly here, we will deploy a more rigorous approach in screening international arrivals. These measures are critical to ensure we continue to flatten the curve and keep Albertans safe.”

Similar to before, anyone that has travelled outside of the country will have to self-isolate for 14 days minimum to take the necessary precautions.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw believes Canadians will travel more now that restrictions have been lifted.

“As the peak of the virus passes and the world begins to move forward, travel will slowly increase. Controlling the spread of COVID-19, especially travel-related cases, is a key step in protecting Albertans and continuing to flatten the curve. Protect yourselves and your loved ones by following all public health measures and practising physical distancing and good hygiene.”

This initiative is part of Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy to safely begin removing public health restrictions and reopen the economy. For more information, visit alberta.ca/RelaunchStrategy.

by Connor Gunn

Alberta strengthening safety measures for travelling

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