On March 18, 2020, the Minister of Health and Community Services
for Newfoundland and Labrador declared a Public Health Emergency
under the Public Health Protection and Promotion Act. This
declaration continues in effect; along with the accompanying Orders
under the Act, and has had a profound effect upon the daily lives
of everyone in the province, as well as on businesses and other
organizations.1
In this article we answer some frequently asked questions by
businesses about the Public Health Emergency, including how
restrictions apply to businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador, and
how these rules will be changing with the announcement on 30 April
of the Government's "NL Life with Covid-19" program
for relaxing restrictions.
