The Calgary Stampede says at least 71 people caught COVID-19 during the festival in mid-July. Nearly all public health restrictions in Alberta were removed as of July 1, a week before the festival began. He said seeing a "low number of cases" associated with the Calgary Stampede was anticipated. "The Stampede has gone above and beyond when it comes to safety measures, and events across the country can learn a great deal," said Hu. There are currently 1,173 active COVID-19 cases across Alberta, 725 of which are in the Calgary area.

Source: CBC News July 27, 2021 21:39 UTC