Article contentEDMONTON — Alberta’s top doctor apologized Monday for anxiety and confusion a back-to-school public-health order caused over the weekend, and she also flagged a major COVID-19 outbreak at a Calgary church. The order issued Saturday spells out that schools do not have to ensure two-metres of spacing when students, staff or visitors are seated at desks or tables. Try refreshing your browser, or Alberta’s top doctor sorry for confusion over back-to-school order on physical distancing Back to videoChief medical health officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw said it’s not a departure from the guidance she announced in early August and that the order was meant to provide clarity for school administrators. “I am very sorry that unfortunately the opposite has happened and that this tool, which was meant to clarify, has caused more confusion. The order codifies Alberta’s policy requiring masks in schools.

Source: National Post August 31, 2020 23:34 UTC