The Nunatsiavut Government is providing an update on travel restrictions to the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area (LISA), in accordance with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s recent change in travel restrictions.
On June 23, The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador removed isolation and testing requirements for travelers coming from the other Atlantic Provinces. Due to the current epidemiology in Atlantic Canada and the high immunization coverage in Nunatsiavut communities, no further travel restrictions are required for travelers from Atlantic Canada.
As of July 1, Non-essential travel to Newfoundland and Labrador from within Canada is permitted. Fully vaccinated Canadians have no testing or isolation requirements while partially vaccinated Canadians must present a negative test result or self-isolate until receipt of a negative test result. Unvaccinated Canadians must self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival.
Those travelling to Nunatsiavut communities who meet the provincial requirements for isolation should continue to complete self-isolation and testing before entering LISA, which includes the Inuit communities of Nain, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik, and Rigolet.
The Nunatsiavut Government’s “isolation hub” in Happy Valley-Goose Bay continues to be available for travelers from outside of the province who plan to travel to LISA.
All travelers are asked to call (709) 896-8149, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for more information, or to book a room at the isolation hub.