Traveling To New Brunswick During Covid

As of July 30, 2021, all COVID-related travel and public health restrictions in New Brunswick have been lifted, including border restrictions, registration requirements for entering the province, and limits on gatherings. The requirement to wear face masks in public has also been removed. However, it's important to note that this information is from 2021, and travel restrictions may have changed since then. For the most up-to-date information, it is recommended to check the official government sources or travel advisories.

Travel to New Brunswick from Nova Scotia

As of February 2022, all border restrictions for domestic travellers to Nova Scotia have been lifted. This means that people travelling from other Canadian provinces and territories, including New Brunswick, no longer need to isolate when they arrive in Nova Scotia. They also no longer need to complete a form.

However, it is important to note that this information may be subject to change. The information provided here is accurate as of February 14, 2022, and it is recommended to check for the latest updates before travelling.

Previously, in June 2021, Nova Scotia lifted its COVID-19 travel restrictions for New Brunswick residents, allowing them to enter the province without having to self-isolate or complete the safe check-in form. This was part of the province's Phase 3 of its reopening plan.

At that time, travellers from New Brunswick who had received their second dose of the vaccine at least 14 days prior were exempt from any isolation or testing requirements upon arrival in Nova Scotia. Those who had received one dose or no doses may have been subject to self-isolation and testing protocols.

Travel restrictions and vaccination status

As of July 30, 2021, New Brunswick lifted all COVID-related travel restrictions and public health restrictions. This includes the removal of mandatory travel restrictions, provincial border checks, and registration requirements for entry into the province from anywhere in Canada. All limits on gatherings and capacity restrictions in theatres, restaurants, and stores have also been lifted, and face masks are no longer mandatory in public spaces.

Previously, travel restrictions and requirements varied depending on the traveller's province of origin and their vaccination status. For example, as of June 7, 2021, travellers from P.E.I., Newfoundland, or the Avignon and Témiscouata regions of Quebec were allowed to enter without any self-isolation or testing requirements. Starting June 30, 2021, Nova Scotia also opened its borders to travellers from New Brunswick without any restrictions.

For travellers from other provinces or territories outside Atlantic Canada, requirements were in place based on vaccination status. Those who had received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before arriving were not required to self-isolate, although testing was recommended. Travellers who had received only one dose were required to self-isolate for at least seven days and needed two negative test results to exit isolation. Those who had received no doses or had received their first dose within 14 days of arrival were required to isolate for 14 days, with testing recommended at the beginning and end of their isolation period.

As of August 2, 2021, self-isolation requirements were expected to be eliminated province-wide, provided that 75% of New Brunswick residents aged 12 and older had received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Border restrictions and checks

As of July 30, 2021, New Brunswick lifted all COVID-related border restrictions and ended border checks. This means that there are no longer any mandatory travel or public health restrictions, and registration is not required to enter New Brunswick from anywhere in Canada.

Prior to this date, border restrictions and checks were in place. For example, as of June 7, 2021, anyone travelling to New Brunswick from P.E.I., Newfoundland or the Avignon and Témiscouata regions of Quebec was required to self-isolate or undergo testing. As of July 1, 2021, these restrictions were lifted for travellers from Nova Scotia, as well as for people from elsewhere in Canada who had received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Those without a dose still had to isolate for five to seven days pending a negative test result.

The decision to lift all border restrictions and checks in New Brunswick was made by Premier Blaine Higgs, who stated that there was no longer a case for keeping the emergency order in place, especially considering the low case numbers and high vaccination rates in the province. Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Jennifer Russell, expressed confidence in the ability to manage the risks of COVID-19, even without the mandatory order.

It is important to note that while the province of New Brunswick has lifted its border restrictions, the federal government's mandatory three-day hotel isolation for international travellers may still be in effect. This means that New Brunswickers returning from international travel may still be subject to isolation requirements upon their return.

Self-isolation requirements

As of July 30, 2021, New Brunswick lifted all COVID-related restrictions, including travel and public health restrictions. This means that there are no longer any self-isolation requirements when entering the province.

Prior to this date, self-isolation requirements for entering New Brunswick depended on where travellers were coming from and their vaccination status. For example, as of June 7, 2021, travellers from P.E.I., Newfoundland, or the Avignon and Témiscouata regions of Quebec were not required to self-isolate or undergo testing upon arrival. Starting June 30, 2021, Nova Scotia also opened its border to people travelling from New Brunswick without any self-isolation or testing requirements.

For travellers from other provinces or territories outside Atlantic Canada, self-isolation requirements depended on their vaccination status. Those who had received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before arriving were not required to self-isolate, although testing was recommended. Individuals who had received only one dose were required to self-isolate for at least seven days and could not leave isolation until they received two negative test results while in Nova Scotia. Those who had received no doses or had received their first dose within 14 days of arrival were required to isolate for 14 days, with testing recommended at the beginning and end of their isolation period.

Travel from outside Atlantic Canada

As of June 7, 2021, anyone travelling to New Brunswick from P.E.I., Newfoundland or the Avignon and Témiscouata regions of Quebec can do so without self-isolation or testing requirements. From July 1, 2021, these freedoms will extend to anyone coming from Nova Scotia. They will also apply to people from elsewhere in Canada who have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Those without a dose will still have to isolate for five to seven days pending a negative test result.

From August 2, 2021, as long as 75% of New Brunswickers aged 12 and up have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, self-isolation will no longer be required province-wide, according to the government's three-phase Path to Green.

On July 23, 2021, it was announced that all travel and public health restrictions would be lifted in New Brunswick on July 30 at midnight, regardless of whether the province meets vaccination targets. This includes the removal of all mandatory travel and public health restrictions, the ending of all provincial border restrictions and the lifting of all limits on gatherings and the number of people within various facilities.

As of June 30, 2021, people travelling from provinces and territories outside Atlantic Canada can enter Nova Scotia. They will have to complete the Nova Scotia Safe Check-in form, upload their proof of vaccination electronically and be prepared to show it if asked by border officials. They may also have to isolate based on their vaccination and testing status.

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