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Canadian's province of Alberta bans indoor gatherings to curb COVID-19 spread.

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M2 EQUITYBITES-November 25, 2020-Canadian's province of Alberta bans indoor gatherings to curb COVID-19 spread

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Canada's Alberta province will ban indoor social gatherings, halt classes for some students and reduce retail store capacities to slow the spread of COVID-19, Reuters news agency reported on Wednesday.

Alberta's Premier, Jason Kenney, also capped attendance at worship services and said in-person dining at restaurants would be limited to members of the same household eating together.

Kenney was quoted as saying: "These measures are tough but necessary," adding that social gatherings have been the biggest spreaders of the virus.

"They are needed to keep our health care system from being overwhelmed."

Reportedly, limits on retail stores and services take effect on 27 November 2020. Some businesses, like banquet halls, must close, while stores can stay open at 25% capacity. These restrictions will be reviewed in three weeks.

Also, with rising cases in schools, Alberta will...

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