New Brunswick has joined other provinces in declaring a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Premier Blaine Higgs making the announcement during Thursday’s briefing in Fredericton.
“After serious deliberation with my cabinet colleagues and the all-party committee on COVID-19, it is my duty to inform you the government of New Brunswick is declaring a state of emergency under the Emergency Measures Act,” Higgs said.
Higgs says it’s become clear there are still too many people in our province who are not following the advice of public health officials or are ignoring them.
Public schools, universities and colleges will remain closed until further notice while retail businesses can’t allow customers but, can continue with online sales or deliveries.
Grocery stores, pharmacies, stores operated by NB Liquor and Cannabis NB, gas stations, garages, hardware stores and post offices are exempt.
