The two hubs in Labrador are putting up checkpoints in an effort to restrict the movement of people to essential travel only.
Labrador West is concerned about travel to and from Fermont, Quebec. That province has over half of the total cases of COVID-19 in the country. Happy Valley-Goose Bay will station municipal personnel on the Trans-Labrador Highway to intercept not only people traveling into the town but also those leaving town.
Mayor Wally Andersen says they have no issue with people who are essential or traveling for essential purposes.
People in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Sheshatshiu and North West River will be permitted to go to their cabins. Mayor Andersen says they’re simply trying to prevent the flow of unnecessary travel.
