Ottawa has announced the first steps toward reopening Canada’s borders to international travellers.

And that includes the French islands of St-Pierre-Miquelon off the south coast of Newfoundland.

Officials are lifting the 14-day quarantine requirement for eligible and fully vaccinated travellers from the United States as of August 9, with fully vaccinated, non-essential travellers from other countries allowed in by September 7.

That includes children under the age of 12 who are with fully vaccinated family members, as long as they wear a mask in public and avoid larger indoor gatherings.

Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu made the announcement Monday afternoon.

She says travellers will have to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada-authorized vaccine at least 14 days prior to entering the country.

In a Tweet on Monday, Premier Andrew Furey said Newfoundland and Labrador is looking forward to welcoming fully vaccinated travellers from St-Pierre-Miquelon as of August 9, which he deemed “an important step for our communities.”