By Canadian Press

Top doctors warn of ripple effects of Alberta ending COVID isolation requirements

Jul 30, 2021 | 3:26 PM

Canada’s top doctors say Alberta’s decision to end isolation requirements for those testing positive for COVID-19 and their close contacts could have ripple effects across the country.

Chief public health officer Theresa Tam is urging people in Alberta with COVID-19 to isolate and inform their close contacts even if it is no longer required.

READ MORE: Alberta taking ‘risky gamble’ by ending COVID-19 isolation: Canadian Paediatric Society.

Close contacts of positive cases no longer need to isolate in the province and those who test positive for COVID-19 will not have to quarantine as of Aug. 16.

Dr. Howard Njoo, Canada’s deputy chief public health officer, says the consequences of that could spread to the other provinces and territories with travel within Canada.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 30, 2021.

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