By Canadian Press

Alberta premier to release details on post-COVID economic recovery plan

Apr 8, 2020 | 11:29 AM

CALGARY — Albertans are expecting to receive more details today on the  government’s plan to recharge the economy once COVID-19 is under control in the province.

Premier Jason Kenney, in a TV speech Tuesday night, said restrictions to slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus must continue, and a limit on public gatherings is expected to last through May.

After that, he said, Alberta will introduce a number of measures with the dual purpose of getting the economy moving again while making sure the virus remains contained.

Those measures are to include mass testing — up to as many as 20,000 tests a day — and expanded tracing of infection sources.

There is to be enhanced screening and quarantining of international visitors, and quarantine orders are to be backed up by technology such as smartphone apps, where necessary.

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Kenney also said Alberta will encourage the widespread use of masks in crowded spaces such as mass transit.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 8, 2020

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