Some in Labrador pushing for tighter travel restrictions to keep COVID-19 out of region - News Summed Up

Some in Labrador pushing for tighter travel restrictions to keep COVID-19 out of region


As of Monday, there are zero active cases of COVID-19 in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region, which encompasses all of Labrador and the northern tip of Newfoundland. If the mayors have their request approved, anyone coming back to Labrador from Newfoundland would have to isolate for two weeks. (Carolyn Stokes/CBC)Benoit acknowledged that the Labrador region has been "lucky so far" as far as COVID-19 cases go, but added that municipal leaders need to take necessary steps to ensure it stays that way. Ferry restrictions tightenedMeanwhile, Labrador Marine has brought back travel restrictions for its ferry service on the Strait of Belle Isle, effective Monday. With Alert Level 5 in place, Piggot said non-essential travel is seriously limited, which should help reduce any potential spread.


Source: CBC News February 15, 2021 15:56 UTC



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