By Canadian Press

N.L. and P.E.I. impose new travel restrictions, bursting the Atlantic bubble

Nov 23, 2020 | 9:08 AM

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador are temporarily pulling out of the Atlantic bubble as COVID-19 cases rise in the region. 

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey said today anyone entering the province from the Atlantic region must isolate for 14 days — as visitors from the rest of the country are required to do.

Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King said today his province is suspending all non-essential travel to the Island for two weeks.

Newfoundland and Labrador and the Island were part of the so-called Atlantic bubble — along with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick — in which Atlantic residents were allowed to travel freely without isolating. 

Furey says the travel restrictions begin Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 23, 2020.

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