Alberta oilsands companies are struggling to contain the spread of COVID-19 among their transient workforces. As of Monday, Alberta Health reported 12 active outbreaks at work camps and mining sites across the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. At the time, there were six active outbreaks and 10 active cases. Premier Jason Kenney said during a news conference Monday that oilsands work camps are a hotspot for infection. Mayor Don Scott said too many residents, particularly young oilsands workers, have been left unprotected.

Source: CBC News April 27, 2021 18:53 UTC