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“These steps are not being taken lightly,” Kenney said.

The idea is to replace surgical masks often worn by health-care workers who must dispose of them in a few hours, she said, adding the technology could potentially be used for N-95 respirators.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is slated to speak to media at 4:30 p.m.

"We have moved from hope and determination to fear and exhaustion"

1,549 COVID-19 cases were diagnosed on Monday. Five more Albertans died.

COVID-19 cases have been rising at an alarming rate for weeks in Alberta, but it still has no mandatory mask directive and bars and restaurants remain open for in-person service.

There is a duty to accommodate, but not to the point of undue hardship

Radiologists encouraged to remain watchful for signs of the virus.

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition says Premier Jason Kenney’s government needs to start showing its hand if it wants to ensure public buy-in on targeted COVID-19 health restrictions.

In the past week the province has confirmed more new cases than any other week to date, Hinshaw said.