The provincial government is taking steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.
Premier Blaine Higgs says every worker will be screened for symptoms and have their temperature taken.
“In addition to these measures, aligned with our efforts to reduce people entering nursing homes, training has been provided and the homes are equipped to test any residents that are symptomatic.”
Meantime, Higgs says the province is working on options to ensure job protections for New Brunswickers who have to self-isolate or are in quarantine.
He adds more details will be announced soon.
Many New Brunswickers have registered for a one-time income benefit of $900 for workers or those self-employed impacted by the state of emergency.
Higgs says more than 50,000 applications have been received since Monday.
The province has also made revisions to the mandatory order under the Emergency Measures Act.
The new sections include:
- Campgrounds have been added to the list of business operations that are prohibited from admitting patrons for a two-week period. The owners and managers of premises that permit the seasonal docking of multiple recreational vessels must either prohibit docking or take steps to ensure minimal interaction of people.
- Owners and occupiers of land are now responsible to take all reasonable steps to prevent social or recreational gatherings.
- Open fires are prohibited until May 1.
- Adjustments have been made at the new border control points to allow people to get to work, to see their children, and to access necessities.
- Everyone is prohibited from knowingly approaching within two metres of another person, except members of their household or as needed for work.
