COVID-19 on Saturday as the province is set to enter the first level of its three-level action plan to curb the spread of the virus over the winter.In a release, the province said New Brunswick will enter Level 1 of the alert system – the least restrictive of the three tiers – on Saturday night at 11:59 p.m.“Measures in Level 1 include masking outdoors when physical distancing cannot be maintained and physical distancing in indoor public spaces that do not require proof of vaccination, such as retail stores, malls, salons and spas,” it said.“These locations can choose to either implement physical distancing measures or require proof of vaccination for all patrons.” New Brunswick unveils winter action plan to curb spread of COVID-19 As.