Newfoundland Officially Open Phase 2 Yesterday

Newfoundland and Labrador officially entered the second stage of its re-opening plan yesterday.

The move comes two weeks ahead of schedule, as of over 50% of the eligible population is fully vaccinated from COVID-19.

Fully and partially vaccinated entering the province no longer have any testing or isolation requirements, and unvaccinated or undisclosed status travellers can be tested on the day seven or later after arriving, and can leave isolation following a negative test result.

With move, indoor and outdoor gatherings have an increased capacity of 350 to 500 people respectively. There is no limit on personal gatherings, as long as everyone is socially distanced.

There is no capacity in lounges and dancing is permitted once again.

Social distancing and mandatory mask mandate remain in place, however the mask policy will be reviewed on August 9th.

Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Janice Fitzgerald stresses the importance of getting vaccinated as restrictions ease.

She says its important not only so restrictions can ease, but to combat the highly infectious Delta variant.

Courtesy VOCM NEWS.