Self-Isolation Requirements For Travellers To Change At Midnight

During Thursday’s provincial briefing on COVID-19, Premier Blaine Higgs raised concerns about community transmission.

He said it has not been been confirmed here yet, but the threat is real and all around us.

For this reason, the provincial government is returning back to its original requirement for anyone entering the province.

Higgs says as midnight Thursday, anyone from anywhere coming in New Brunswick must self-isolate for 14 days.

“The normal exemptions will continue. Commercial vehicles, work, business, medical. Child custody and childcare. All of those areas where we have routine activities where it’s known,” Higgs said.

Pre-registration is a requirement, he said.

Higgs mentioned a planned conference call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday night to discuss to rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.

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He also spoke about concerns raised that bars and restaurants can stay open in the orange phase.

Higgs said it’s important that we allow business to operate.

“The business owner can make a choice. Whether it makes sense to stay open and follow the rules or to close. We are trying to give those options but, not following the rules is not one of the options,” Higgs said.

Higgs also offered clarification for the residents of Campobello Island going to Maine for essential services.

Residents can stop in Lubec for fuel, groceries or health needs, or Lubec or Machias for medical needs without having to self-isolate when they return to New Brunswick.

Zone 3 moves to Orange level / Twelve new cases / Changes to travel rules from outside New Brunswick / Clarification for Campobello residents / Emergency order renewed and revised.https://t.co/Dpi4NCPEPr

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