Yes, provinces are preparing to reopen. But it’s not time to ditch your mask just yet, experts say – CBC

Alberta joins Saskatchewan, Quebec, Ontario and B.C. in announcing reopening plans

May 27, 2021

As more regions in Canada start reopening, and millions of people return to restaurants, gyms, stores and salons, infectious diseases experts say there are some crucial precautions both business owners and individuals should maintain to prevent more infections.

Unlike in the North and the Atlantic provinces, where lower case counts meant more businesses could operate at closer-to-normal levels throughout much of the pandemic, several provinces hard-hit by COVID-19 cases are only easing their latest rounds of public health restrictions starting in the weeks ahead.

Alberta revealed its plan to fully reopen by early July on Wednesday, following on the heels of Saskatchewan, Quebec, Ontario and B.C. — provinces that are all aiming to gradually lift restrictions over the coming weeks and months, if case counts keep going down while vaccination rates go up.

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/covid-provinces-reopening-precautions-1.6041638