A packed weekend gathering at an Alberta beach has sparked COVID-19 concerns from residents and politicians, as pictures of the scene generated critical comments on social media. Public health orders require people to maintain a minimum two-metre separation at any indoor or outdoor gathering, with certain exceptions. But as the beach regains its status as a popular weekend getaway under relaxed public health restrictions, Dickson says he worries about an outbreak. People appear to be losing track of the public health guidelines that exist as a condition of the province's relaunch plan, he says. Even so, the transmission risk still exists, prompting public health experts to issue physical distancing and masks guidelines for outdoor settings.

Source: CBC News July 12, 2020 21:56 UTC