Dr. Robert Strang is hopeful Nova Scotia can avoid what’s occurring in other parts of the country
Nova Scotia’s top doctor says despite low numbers across the Atlantic bubble, now is not the time to relax more COVID-19 restrictions.
Dr. Robert Strang’s comments come after he heard some residents question why more restrictions aren’t being lifted.
The Atlantic Bubble is still in place, which requires travellers from outside Atlantic Canada to self-isolate for 14-days upon arrival. Strang says it’s important they it that way.
“Border restrictions remain important,” said Strang. “We’ve seen the value of that over the last few months.”
He’s hopeful Nova Scotia can avoid what’s occurring in other parts of the country.
“We’re seeing the second wave in other parts of the country and that second wave is worse because of the challenges of controlling large numbers of COVID while keeping things open as much as possible,” he said.
“It’s much easier to control COVID if you have everything locked down and they may have to go there in some of those parts in Canada and we’re trying to avoid being in that situation in the first place.”
Strang says residents need to continue to remain vigilant by following public health measures.
