The Nunatsiavut Government is issuing a number of non-binding travel restrictions aimed at reducing potential exposure and spread of COVID-19 to the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area (LISA).
All individuals travelling from outside of Newfoundland and Labrador are required to follow all provincial COVID-19 protocols. In addition, the Nunatsiavut Government is requesting travelers from outside the province to complete the provincial self-isolation and initial testing requirements before entering LISA, which includes the Inuit communities of Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville and Rigolet.
The Nunatsiavut Government has established an “isolation hub” in Happy Valley-Goose Bay for travelers from outside of the province who plan to travel to LISA. Subject to availability, rooms in the isolation hub will be free of charge for individuals who are travelling to LISA for essential purposes. Those travelling to LISA for non-essential purposes will be required to cover all costs associated with staying at the isolation hub – either directly, or by their employer if travel is for work purposes.
All travelers are asked to call (709) 896-8149, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time, for more information, or to book a room at the isolation hub.
This travel advisory is subject to change based on provincial COVID-19 protocols. Information on provincial self-isolation and testing requirements can be found at www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/individuals-and-households/travel-advice-2.