N.B. Will Require Residents, Travellers To Show Proof Of Vaccination
FREDERICTON – With Covid-19 cases on the rise, the provincial government is introducing new rules that will require residents and visitors to the province to show proof of vaccination.
In a Covid-19 briefing on Wednesday, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jennifer Russell reported 63 new cases of the virus.
Dr. Russell also reported another person has died from Covid-19, marking the 48th death in the province since the beginning of the pandemic.
12 people are also being treated in hospital, which is the most since April 2020.
With the province on track to see 100 new cases a day, Dr. Russell pleaded to those who have not been vaccinated to do so as soon as possible.
“I ask you to put your community first, your family, friends, your loved ones, this entire province, our healthcare workers, I ask that you take action to protect those who cannot protect themselves,” she said.
As cases continue to rise, Premier Blaine Higgs announced new health measures.
Beginning September 21 at 11:59 p.m., New Brunswickers 12 and older must provide proof of vaccination and government-issued ID to access several non-essential services.
“Indoor festivals, performing arts, sporting events, indoor and outdoor dining and drinking at restaurants, pubs, and bars, night clubs, amusement centres, pool halls, bowling alleys, casinos, movie theatres, gyms, indoor pools, and indoor recreational facilities,” said Higgs.
Premier Higgs also mentioned a digital version to present vaccine proof is currently being worked on.
The Premier said travellers entering the province must provide proof of vaccination, and those who only have one dose must self-isolate for 14-days, however, an individual can leave self-isolation after 10-days if a Covid-19 test is negative.
Tim Herd is a reporter with CHSJ/Country 94, Huddle content partners.