As Tanya Gill watches COVID-19 cases surge in her southern Alberta city, she's reminded of the trauma of December 2020, when she watched her father die in an intensive care bed from the other side of the glass. WATCH | Lethbridge becomes one of Alberta's worst COVID-19 hotspots:Lethbridge becomes one of Alberta’s worst COVID-19 hotspots The National 1:59 Lethbridge is one of the worst COVID-19 hotspots in Alberta, and officials say it's mostly because of social gatherings that break the rules. On Thursday, Alberta Health Services cautioned that attendees at two house parties — one week apart at the same home — will need to be tested, after multiple COVID-19 cases were traced back to one person at the events. Indoor social gatherings are against public health orders, with rulebreakers subject to a $1,000 fine. But, Alberta has not announced any further public health restrictions in light of the third wave of cases.

Source: CBC News April 04, 2021 10:00 UTC