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By Canadian Press
Step 1 goes Monday

Step 1 of Alberta’s relaunch framework begins Monday

Feb 8, 2021 | 10:26 AM

EDMONTON – Alberta restaurants can reopen today for limited in-person dining as part of the province’s four-step plan to reopen the economy.

Restaurants had been closed to in-person dining after a resurgence of COVID-19 late last year sent case numbers soaring.

Those dining at restaurants can only attend with those from within their own household, with a maximum of six people. Albertans who live alone can attend with their two non-household contacts.

Premier Jason Kenney says reduced case numbers have made it possible to ease some restrictions, but he has also criticized some restaurants for ignoring public health orders by opening their doors prematurely.

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Fitness training can also resume today but only for one-on-one workouts. Individual workouts without a trainer are not permitted.

Sports and entertainment-related activities can resume in schools, and the province also said over the weekend that youth will be able to take part in lessons and practices for team-based minor sports and athletics, although games are still prohibited.

Indoor gatherings are still banned and outdoor get-togethers are capped at 10.

(The Canadian Press)

by Canadian Press