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New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell says she’s comfortable with relaxing travel restrictions among the Atlantic provinces in what’s known as the “Atlantic travel bubble”.
Dr. Russell says the number of COVID-19 cases has been declining steadily in the four provinces and she believes this is an acceptable risk at this time.
After months of isolation, she understands that some people may have a range of emotions about opening the borders including anxiety or encouragement.
The four Atlantic premiers announced today that interprovincial travel without self-isolating will be permitted for residents of Atlantic Canada starting July 3.
In terms of the international border, Dr. Russell says we must still be vigilant noting how there is currently an outbreak in Houlton, Maine which is just across the border from Woodstock.
The international border is scheduled to remain closed until at least July 21.
Meantime, Public Health says there are no new cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick today.
The number of active cases in the province has fallen to 16 and there have been two deaths.
In the Campbellton region (Zone 5) outbreak, 26 individuals have recovered from the virus.
Starting Friday, June 26, Zone 5 will move from the Orange level to the Yellow level of pandemic recovery with the rest of the province.
