Help prevent the spread

We all have a responsibility to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta. Take steps to protect yourself and others.

Practice good hygiene

• Stay home if you are feeling sick
• Wash or sanitize your hands often
• Cover your coughs and sneezes
• Avoid touching your face

Keep physical distancing

• Stay at least 2 metres away from others when in public or social settings
• Wear a mask in public and when gathering with family and friends outside of your cohort
• Avoid overcrowded public spaces
• Limit the number of people you come into close contact with
• Have your groceries or other items delivered, if possible, if you are at high risk of severe disease

Monitor your symptoms

COVID-19 symptoms are similar to influenza and other respiratory illnesses and can range from mild to severe. Even people with mild symptoms can spread COVID-19 to others.

If you have any symptom, stay home and take the online assessment to arrange testing.

Gather safely

• Keep family visits, friend gatherings, and group outings small
• Hold gatherings outside, if possible
• Do not gather with other people if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, even if symptoms appear to be mild
• Consider postponing visits, especially if household or family members have a higher risk of severe illness
• It is safest limit the number of other cohorts you belong to reduce the risk of getting sick or spreading COVID-19.
• Follow additional area-specific voluntary public health measures

Learn more about cohorts and gathering restrictions

Carpooling

Avoid carpooling with people from outside your household, if possible. If carpooling is necessary, take steps to keep all occupants safe:

• limit the number of people in the vehicle where possible, to maintain physical distance of 2 metres (6 feet)
• ensure all occupants wear masks and wash their hands before entering the vehicle
• clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces such as door handles, seatbelt buckles and arm rests after each trip