As of September 21st, 2021, New Brunswick continues in GREEN and the only Restrictions is wearing a mask indoor public spaces."
News Release - Health
Office of the Premier
Mandatory masking in indoor public spaces added to list of regulations going into effect this week 20 September 2021
FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government announced today that masking in public indoor spaces will be added to the previously approved list that will take effect at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21.
“We need urgent action by all New Brunswickers, regardless of vaccination status, to slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. “As transmission increases, we must take this extra step to make indoor public spaces safer for everyone. We all need to continue practising public health measures to protect ourselves and our loved ones, the most important of which is to get vaccinated.”
Masks will be mandatory in all indoor public spaces, including:
News Release - Health
Office of the Premier
Mandatory masking in indoor public spaces added to list of regulations going into effect this week 20 September 2021
FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government announced today that masking in public indoor spaces will be added to the previously approved list that will take effect at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21.
“We need urgent action by all New Brunswickers, regardless of vaccination status, to slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. “As transmission increases, we must take this extra step to make indoor public spaces safer for everyone. We all need to continue practising public health measures to protect ourselves and our loved ones, the most important of which is to get vaccinated.”
Masks will be mandatory in all indoor public spaces, including:
- public spaces where the public and employees interact, such as retail businesses, malls, service centres, places of worship, and restaurants and bars except while eating;
- organized indoor gatherings in public spaces, such as weddings and funerals;
- common areas like lobbies, elevators and hallways, and public shared spaces including those in private sector and government workspaces; and public transportation.