N.B. COVID-19 roundup: Household gatherings a 'major source' of infections, says Higgs
CBC
Premier Blaine Higgs says the province decided to limit Thanksgiving weekend gatherings across New Brunswick to single households because household gatherings have been a "major source" of COVID-19 infections.
"Everyone gets together, some are vaccinated, some aren't. And then everyone walks out as a transmitter."
Asked why the province didn't place a ban on unvaccinated gatherings only, Higgs said a blanket ban will make enforcement easier.
"The fact is, 90 per cent would follow [the rules] but 10 per cent will throw caution to the wind," he told CBC's Information Morning Fredericton Wednesday.
On Tuesday, Higgs announced several measures aimed at limiting the spread of the virus and preventing further hospitalizations.
Among them, all New Brunswickers must limit their private holidays gatherings to their single households, both indoors and outdoors, starting Friday at 6 p.m. until Monday at 11:59 p.m.
They can still get together at restaurants and other businesses that check for proof of vaccination.