Alberta public health officials are closely watching an outbreak of COVID-19 at the Kearl Lake oilsands facility north of Fort McMurray after three workers tested positive for the illness. 'My paramount concern'The Kearl Lake facility, about 70 kilometres north of Fort McMurray, is jointly owned by Imperial and ExxonMobil Canada. "Alberta's government understands the mental health impact of the crisis, that the impact is real, and that it must be met head-on." The additional funding will improve access to mental health and addiction recovery services, supports and other resources, the province said in a news release. The new funding also includes:$2.6 million to expand individual and group treatment to address family violence, addiction and mental health for Albertans$4.2 million to expand the addiction and mental health support available through Primary Care Networks$25 million for a new community grant program to enhance community mental health and addiction recovery for the public, including Indigenous communities, seniors, families and people experiencing social barriers, who are negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: CBC News April 15, 2020 19:30 UTC