Some of the changes that will come into effect Thursday include:
Quarantine for close contacts will shift from mandatory to recommended, while isolation for anyone with COVID-19 symptoms and for confirmed cases is still required.
Asymptomatic testing is no longer recommended. Testing will continue for symptomatic people.
In part two of the transition, beginning Aug. 16, the following changes will take effect:
Provincial mandatory mask orders will be lifted.
Isolation following a positive COVID-19 test will no longer be required, but strongly recommended.
Isolation hotels and quarantine support will no longer be available.
Testing will be available for Albertans with symptoms when it is needed to help direct patient care decisions.
Public health will shift its focus to investigating severe cases of COVID-19.