Face masks will be required in public in-door places as of August 24th

• The government has instituted a 5 level plan that will see services and activities being phased back in and restrictions eased.
• We are currently at Alert Level 2
  • At Alert Level 2, our focus is to control transmission while maintaining health system capacity throughout further re-opening of social and business activities.
  • Life at Alert Level 2:Your responsibility:
    • Follow Public Health Guidance for All Alert Levels.
    • People can move about more. Those at higher risk of complications due to COVID-19 should stay at home as much as possible, except to get essentials like groceries and medications.
    • If you have COVID-19 symptoms, contact 811.

    Public Spaces and Gatherings:

    • Distanced gatherings run by a recognized business or organization are expanded to 100 people as long as physical distancing can be maintained, with restrictions. Wakes remain prohibited; however, visitations can occur with restrictions.
    • Distanced gatherings that are not run by a recognized business or organization (like a family event in the backyard) are permitted for up to 50 people as long as physical distancing can be maintained, with restrictions.
    • Places of worship are permitted to resume operations with restrictions.

    Recreational Activities:

    • Gyms and fitness facilities are permitted to open, with restrictions.
    • Arenas can open, with restrictions.
    • Indoor pools can open, however some restrictions apply.
    • Overnight camping is permitted in all forms, including tenting.
    • Playground equipment can be used.

    Health care services:

    • Regional health authorities will continue to allow some health care services to resume.
    • Further expansion of visitation in health care to be determined.

    Businesses and Services:

    • Bars and lounges are permitted to open with reduced occupancy.
    • Indoor entertainment facilities can reopen with reduced occupancy (e.g. bingo halls, cinemas).
    • Performance spaces can reopen with reduced occupancy.

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Atlantic Bubble

• Begins on July 3rd, 2020
• Permits free travel between the four Atlantic provinces (NL, NS, NB, PEI) without the need to self-isolate for 14 days
• Upon entering NL, travelers will have to provide two pieces of identification to prove they are a resident of one of the Atlantic Canadian provinces
  • One of these pieces of ID must include an address
• Visitors must also complete a self-declaration form
• Click here for more information for travelers entering NL
• St. John’s International Airport will require those inside the terminal to wear masks as of July 3rd – link

• Physical (or social) distancing means limiting your physical contact with other people in order to stop, slow down or contain the spread of COVID-19. Everyone has a part to play in reducing the spread of COVID-19.
• You should try to stay home as much as possible.
• If you do have to leave home for essentials such as groceries or medications, avoid crowds and maintain a distance of 2 arm lengths from other people. Try to go during off-peak hours.
• Physical distancing doesn’t have to mean social distancing. There are lots of ways to stay connected with your family and friends, such as Facetime or Skype, telephone calls, and social media.
• For more information, visit the Government of Newfoundland & Labrador’s COVID-19 page

Official Resources

• Official Government of NL Information Page
  • COVID-19 News in Newfoundland & Labrador
• Official Government of Canada Information Page
• Metrobus
• MUN COVID-19 Info Hub
• BridgeTheGapp.ca mental health resources
• HealthCanada’s COVID-19 Updates
• Canadian Blood Services Donations
• CTV News Coronavirus News
• APNL Psychological Coping Tips
• Canada Red Cross help line for those in isolation – 1-800-863-6582
• Dedicated text line for deaf or hard of hearing who can’t speak to a nurse – 709-216-8188