The government of Alberta announced Thursday that as of April 3, parking will be free at hospitals across the province. The change will remain in effect at all Alberta Health Services facilities — for health-care workers and the general public — until the novel coronavirus outbreak is over.
The province said many health-care workers are working from home or at a variety of sites. Getting rid of parking fees and the need for parking passes will make these transitions easier.
The change will also reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread from touch screens and buttons at parking areas. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] People visiting AHS sites are asked to still respect the parking spots allocated for