Higgs said an all-party COVID cabinet committee has also approved a mandatory vaccination policy for certain provincial employees, including those working in long-term care and child-care facilities. Mandatory vaccinations amid 'unprecedented' number of cases "I appreciate this is a lot to take in, but it is imperative that we now take decisive action if we are going to get this fourth wave under control as quickly as possible. "The area of greatest concern right now would be casual, in-home gatherings," said Higgs. The restriction applies to both indoor and outdoor gatherings. Thanksgiving gatherings will also be limited to single-household contacts - for the entire province.
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The affected CUPE employees include custodians, bus drivers and educational assistants.
government locks out more than 3,000 striking education employees The New Brunswick government has locked-out all non-designated employees in two striking union locals in an effort to provide stability to students and families. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. The province also announced 39 new cases amid a “significant fall” of daily cases, according to Dr. This brings the total number of deaths in the province to 120. reports 39 new cases, circuit breaker restrictions to be lifted in some areas New Brunswick reported Thursday the death of a person in their 50s due to COVID-19. And experts say things are expected to get worse before they get better. But with fuel prices hitting record highs recently – and food costs climbing at the same time – it’s putting a strain on people.
"These measures are proportional to our situation and the risk posed by COVID-19," she said. Jennifer Russell said the steps are being taken to keep the virus from "becoming even more entrenched in these communities."
Schools will remain open, but extracurricular activities and sports are on hold for those 12 and under.Ĭhief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Children under 12 accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult will also be admitted. While businesses and events can open, they will need proof of vaccination for admittance. Residents must also limit their contact to within their household bubble. Travel that is allowed includes travelling for work, health services, child custody, childcare, post-secondary education or travel to events where proof of vaccination is required.
Non-essential travel in and out of these areas is not allowed. parents call for a return to distance learning amid rise in COVID-19 cases "We are in a serious situation in our province," said Premier Blaine Higgs during a news briefing Tuesday. The restrictions go into effect Friday at 6 p.m., and impacts Zone 1 (Moncton region) as far north as and including Sainte-Anne-de-Kent, Zone 3 (Fredericton region) in the upper Saint John River valley north of and including Florenceville-Bristol, and all of Zone 4 (Edmundston region). New Brunswick is introducing "circuit-breaker" restrictions in COVID-19 hotspots for at least 14 days, in an attempt to control a surge of infections.
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The New Brunswick government is imposing a series of tough health-protection measures - including gathering limits during the Thanksgiving holiday - to stop a surge in COVID-19 cases that is straining the province's health-care system.