Alberta to ban outdoor dining, restrict gatherings, and slash capacity of retail stores in attempt to slow spread of COVID-19

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In a press conference on Tuesday, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced new COVID restrictions, suggesting that fighting the pandemic may involve sacrificing one's rights. Kenney delivered the remarks today with no press gallery present. "Governments must not impair peoples' rights or their livelihoods", he began, "unless it is absolutely necessary to save lives, and in this case, to prevent disaster from unfolding in [Alberta's] hospitals."-- More...

#BREAKING: Kenney to “impair people’s rights and livelihoods,” says it is “absolutely necessary” to “prevent disaster unfolding in [Alberta’s] hospitals.” #Alberta #Kenney #COVID19AB pic.twitter.com/3S1JHo9DWc

— Roberto Wakerell-Cruz ✝️ (@Robertopedia) May 5, 2021