Table 2.

Public health measures implemented in Newfoundland and Labrador, 6 March–3 July 2020.

measures affecting the importation rate
20 March 2020	all individuals arriving from outside NL must self-isolate for 14 days [20]
4 May 2020	— all individuals are prohibited from entering NL except: a. residents of NL b. asymptomatic workers and individuals subject to the Exemption Order. c. individuals who have been permitted entry to NL, due to extenuating circumstances, approved in advance by the Chief Medical Officer of Health — individuals arriving from outside NL must self-isolate for 14 days, be available for contact by public health, and complete a travel declaration form at the point of entry. (Special Measures Order—Travel, 15 May 2020).
3 July 2020	Atlantic bubble: interprovincial travel without the requirement to self-isolate permitted in Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, for residents of Atlantic Canada [21].
measures affecting community spread
6 March 2020	any resident with symptoms asked to stay at home and complete the self assessment tool [20]
18 March 2020	alert level 5*. State of emergency declared. Residents advised to practice physical distancing and only leave their homes for essential purposes. Only essential businesses open. Gatherings of more than 50 prohibited. Restaurants are takeout only. (Public Health Promotion and Protection Act; *inferred as alert levels not yet defined.)
30 March 2020	gatherings of more than five prohibited [20]
11 May 2020	alert level 4 [22]. Households are permitted to form ‘double bubbles’. Gatherings of up to 10 people, reopening of parks and certain businesses. Childcare services operating at 50% [20]
29 May 2020	six more people can be added to ‘double bubbles’ [20]
10 June 2020	alert level 3. Gatherings of up to 20 people, responsible intra-provincial travel, and medium-intensity sports permitted. Childcare services operating at 70% [20]
25 June 2020	alert level 2. Occupancy and gatherings limited to 50 people, with physical distancing (including funerals, weddings, burials, indoor pools, gyms, movie theatres, bowling alleys, etc.). Wakes, karaoke and dance floors not allowed. Virtual delivery of health care encouraged. (Public Health Advisory 24 June 2020).