The executive director of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association says only a handful of truck drivers have gotten sick with COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
Jean-Marc Picard says it’s definitely good news since truckers are deemed essential and have always been on the roads.
He says many often have to put themselves at risk especially when entering hot zones like Quebec, Ontario or the United States.
“There’s some areas in the U.S. where there is higher risk because there are more cases and some states don’t have a lot of regulations or rules around it.”
He adds many truckers have been unsure about where they can safely stop to eat or where to rest.
Picard says the association urges drivers to continue following public health guidelines and many do since their case counts have been so low.
Truck drivers will be part of New Brunswick’s Phase Two vaccination rollout plan this spring.
Picard adds he’s pleased drivers are included and he believes other provinces will follow suit.
