New restrictions announced for Alberta as 860 COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths reported Thursday Dr. Deena Hinshaw answered questions regarding the temporary ban on team sports, saying she’s aware of groups in affected areas trying to book practises in nearby communities not impacted by the pause.“Let me be clear.
The intent of these measures is to facilitate a two-week hard stop,” she said.“I have heard people say that while we have communicated that this is just for two weeks, they believe it will last longer, so they don’t want to comply.
We cannot create a self-fulfilling prophecy.”The ban on indoor team sports currently applies to the Calgary and Edmonton areas, as well as the cities of Lethbridge, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie and Red.