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People can visit one of almost 600 A&W,
Albertans are encouraged to pick up masks for family members and friends, especially those who may not be able to get to a drive-thru, to reduce traffic. Masks are being distributed on the honour system, and people are asked to respect the limit of one package of four masks per Albertan to ensure everyone who wants masks can get them.
Masks have also been provided to many municipalities, First Nations communities, Metis Settlements, and local agencies. This includes rural and remote communities that do not have access to a partner restaurant drive-thru and are developing their own distribution plans.
To learn more, visit alberta.ca/masks.
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Quick facts
- About 95 per cent of Albertans live within 10 kilometres of these drive-thrus.
- Mask use is not mandatory; they are an option for situations where maintaining a distance of two metres is not possible.
- This program is intended to supplement an individual's efforts to acquire non-medical masks. Albertans who wish to use non-medical masks are encouraged to purchase their own supply from local retailers in addition to using those provided by government.
- Masks are being provided to seniors facilities and organizations that support vulnerable populations for distribution to their residents, clients and program members. These masks are not available to the general public.
- The cities of
- Planning is underway to supply masks to places of worship across
- Plans to distribute another 20 million masks are being developed.
- Instructions for proper care and use of non-medical masks are available at alberta.ca/masks.
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