The Atlantic Premiers have agreed to rejoin the Atlantic Bubble, as long as case counts remain low within the region.
Today, the council announced a tentative date of April 19 for the bubble to reform. That date is subject to continued low case numbers, the containment of any outbreaks, and pending the advice of the region’s Chief Medical Officers of Health.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s participation is reliant on the reduction of its provincial alert-level restrictions.
When the bubble reforms, residents within the region will be able to move between the Atlantic provinces without needing to self-isolate for 14 days.
All public health directives must still be followed, including the wearing of masks in public spaces, avoiding travel if you experience any symptoms, and practicing physical distancing.
Visitors traveling from other provinces and territories must still adhere to the entry requirements of each Atlantic province.
Meanwhile, Premier Andrew Furey says the news is positive for the province. He points to benefits for people longing to see family members, and for the tourism and business communities, noting that industry holds important economic and cultural value.
Furey calls the bubble the first step towards what could be more normal travel heading into the summer.