It’s official. As of July 3, Newfoundland and Labrador will join with the three other Atlantic provinces in an ‘Atlantic Travel Bubble.’
Travel restrictions between the four provinces will be eased—interprovincial travel without the requirement to self-isolate will be allowed as of next Friday.
#BREAKING: As of July 3rd, Newfoundland and Labrador will enter the Atlantic Bubble. @VOCMNEWS #covid19nfld pic.twitter.com/LdX90bJZwv
— Ben Murphy (@VOCMBen) June 24, 2020
Premier Dwight Ball says following a meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, all agreed in committing to ease travel restrictions in Atlantic Canada, as COVID-19 case numbers remain low in each province.
Visitors from other provinces and territories must follow the local entry requirements in place in each of the four Atlantic provinces. Other Canadian visitors to Atlantic Canada who have self-isolated for 14-days may travel within the region.
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Premier Ball says the decision to ease travel restrictions was guided by the four Chief Medical Officer’s and will continue to be closely monitored. Each province will choose its own processes to track and monitor travelers.
In addition, Ball says travel to and from Alberta and Ontario may be allowed to resume as early as July 17.
If all goes well, Premier Dwight Ball says travel from other provinces like Ontario and Alberta could resume as early as July 17th.
— Linda Swain (@LindaSwainVOCM) June 24, 2020
