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Mayor of Nova Scotia border town supports screening measures as balanced move

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Nova Scotia has imposed new restrictions at its provincial boundary with New Brunswick as part of a series of measures aimed at tightening social distancing requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Under the restrictions that took effect at 6 a.m. Monday, anyone coming to Nova Scotia through land, sea and air entry points will be stopped, questioned and told to self-isolate for 14 days.

Amherst, N.S., Mayor David Kogon, whose town is near the provincial boundary, said he supports the province’s move to enforce screening as a balanced approach that addresses both health and economic concerns. “There are a lot of people who work in New Brunswick and live in Amherst, so they need to be able to cross over.

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