Overview

Public health measures will be lifted in 3 stages as the Omicron wave subsides and pressure on the health-care system eases. Albertans can help make that possible by getting every vaccine dose they are eligible for.

Alberta entered Step 2 on March 1.
 

Alberta entered Step 2 on March 1. The following changes came into effect at that time.

• Any remaining school requirements removed (for example: Kindergarten to grade 6 cohorting).
• Youth screening activities for entertainment and sport activities removed.
• Capacity on all large venues and entertainment venues lifted.
• Restrictions lifted on interactive activities, table limits, liquor sales and closing times for bars, restaurants and other food serving businesses.
• Indoor and outdoor social gathering limits lifted, including for all wedding and funeral events.
• Mandatory work-from-home requirements lifted.
• Provincial mask mandate lifted except:
  • on municipal and intra-provincial public transit for Albertans 13 and older
  • at AHS-operated and contracted facilities, and all continuing care settings

Alberta entered Step 1 on February 9. The following changes came into effect at that time.

• Restrictions Exemption Program removed, along with most associated restrictions.
• Capacity limits are extended to all large facilities and entertainment venues (500+), but food and beverage consumption is now allowed in seats.
• Physical distancing of 2 metres between households is encouraged, operators should facilitate distancing between patrons where possible.
• Mandatory masking requirements removed for:
  • children under 13 in all settings as of February 14
  • students of any age attending K-12 schools and participating in school activities as of February 14