Thread by @BreakenridgeYEG

17 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta. We're up above 50. Four in Edmonton and 13 in Calgary. We're showing indications of community spread @jkenney tells presser just now.

Sorry, Just 3 in Edmonton and 14 in Calgary.

Premier recommending against all "non-essential" travel.

"No good reason" to be travelling for leisure right now. #covid19alberta #ableg

Kenney says he is concerned about reports of inadequate screening of travellers returning to Canada.

There have been many tweets about that today. #covid19alberta

ALL K-12 classes, and daycares are to be closed. Plus all Post-secondary classes will be cancelled. #covid19alberta

Health budget will be increased $500M to deal with #covid19alberta

Two of the 17 new cases are being treated at hospital. The other 15 are recovering at home.

7 of the new cases are from a gathering that occurred in the Calgary zone.

2 new cases are from an "unknown source.

"These two cases mean that there are other cases in the community"

Approved dayhomes are exempt from daycare closure, due to small number of kids in attendance, Dr. Deena Hinshaw says. #covid19alberta

Dr. Hinshaw says that while classes are cancelled, school buildings. Staff will likely be asked to work, plan for future lessons. #covid19alberta

Churches and other places of worship are being ordered to cancel gatherings of more than 250

EdMin LaGrange says classes are cancelled indefinitely.

Students will receive a final mark and will progress to the next level.

PATs will be cancelled, but Grade 12 diploma exams will go forward.

#covid19alberta #ableg #abed

Teachers and other school staff will be expected to work, either from their school or from home.

Province is still sorting out details with school boards. #ableg #covid19alberta

For those wondering about what Edmonton Zone and Calgary Zone mean, here's a map showing the zones. albertahealthservices.ca/assets/about/p…

Other thing I missed while trying to listen to the #covid19alberta presser and type:

All long-term care and other continuing care facilities are advised to limit visitation to essential visitors only.