COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
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COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
Government is working with cities and rural communities to help homeless-serving agencies respond to the impact of COVID-19.
During this pandemic, it is critical for shelter operators and community organizations to create additional space to meet social distancing and isolation guidelines, establish isolation and care centres, provide capacity to rapidly rehouse people and address other emerging needs.
“Our number 1 priority is to ensure the health and safety of all Albertans. I am thankful our homeless-serving agencies are there to help protect our most vulnerable populations. We will continue to support them throughout this challenging time.”
Government is working closely with municipalities and homeless shelters across the province to create more capacity and to meet local needs.
“Our government is taking COVID-19 seriously and we will do whatever it takes to protect the health and safety of all Albertans. We are working quickly to help municipalities and homeless-serving agencies respond to this pandemic to protect the health and safety of vulnerable Albertans and staff.”
AHS is providing training to help shelter and isolation centre staff screen individuals. To date, there have been no cases of COVID-19 reported at homeless shelters.