Learn more about COVID-19

What are COVID-19 symptoms?

 

Health Canada lists the following as symptoms of COVID-19:

• Cough.
• Fever.
• Difficulty breathing.
• Pneumonia in both lungs.

Symptoms may take 14 days to appear after exposure. If you have symptoms you’re required in Alberta to self-isolate for 10 days. 

 

 

 

Physical distancing

Physical distancing or social distancing  is a method to minimize close contact with others to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Everyone should be practicing physical distancing.  

What you can do: 

• Stay 2 metres (6 feet) away from others as much as possible. 
• Stay home.
• Avoid crowds. 

Use technology to keep in touch with friends and family.

 

 

 

What is self-isolation? 

As of March 25, Albertans are legally required under to self-isolate for:

• 14 days if they recently returned from international travel or are a close contact of someone with COVID-19.
• 10 days if they have a COVID-19 symptoms. 

How to self-isolate:

• Stay home.
• Avoid close contact with other people, including household members but especially seniors and people with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems.
• Watch for symptoms in yourself or a family member.

If you have no symptoms, you may go outside for a walk or fresh air, provided you practice social distancing at all times and stay two metres away from other people.

Fines for breaching a self-isolation order are as high as $500,000.