Sites with Enhanced Masking in Effect

Last Updated: January 9, 2026

AHS is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our people and patients. Decisions to implement enhanced masking is based on several factors which consider number, size and impact of outbreaks, new hospitalizations with respiratory viruses, occupancy, test positivity, and situational context.

Where enhanced masking is implemented at the site/local level, masking will be required for patients, designated support persons and visitors in Emergency Departments in acute care facilities.

Sites with Enhanced Masking in Effect

  • Cancer Care Alberta: Cross Cancer Institute
  • Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Grey Nuns Community Hospital
  • Misericordia Community Hospital
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital
  • Stollery Children’s Hospital
  • Sturgeon Community Hospital 
  • University of Alberta Hospital