Proof of vaccination requirement now in effect in the province
New Brunswick is now requiring people to wear masks in public indoor spaces.
“We need urgent action by all New Brunswickers, regardless of vaccination status, to slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. “As transmission increases, we must take this extra step to make indoor public spaces safer for everyone. We all need to continue practising public health measures to protect ourselves and our loved ones, the most important of which is to get vaccinated.”
Mandatory masking is required in the following:
- public spaces where the public and employees interact, such as retail businesses, malls, service centres, places of worship, and restaurants and bars except while eating;
- organized indoor gatherings in public spaces, such as weddings and funerals;
- common areas like lobbies, elevators and hallways, and public shared spaces including those in private sector and government workspaces; and
- public transportation.
Previously existing mask policies also continue to apply in public schools and early childhood learning facilities, according to the government.
On Aug. 4, Yukon stopped requiring mask use in indoor spaces. Prince Edward Island stopped the same requirement in July.
New Brunswick has also started to require people to show proof of vaccination when accessing certain events, services and businesses. Anyone entering New Brunswick must also preregister their travel.
“The fourth wave of COVID-19 is in New Brunswick and we need everyone to do their part to help reduce the severity of the disease and protect our health-care system,” said Premier Blaine Higgs. “All of these measures are aimed at slowing the rate of transmission as vaccination rates rise. We are still going to have cases and we will still have hospitalizations but by working together we can keep it manageable and help our health-care professionals as they work so hard on behalf of all New Brunswickers.”
Manitoba, British Columbia and Saskatchewan have also announced their own COVID-19 vaccination policies.
