The so-called Atlantic bubble opened one minute after midnight AT as part of the easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Despite some concern over the possibility of increased transmission of the coronavirus, two business owners in the Atlantic provinces are hopeful the 'Atlantic bubble' will lead to more customers. 7:22With no land connection to the rest of Atlantic Canada, things are quieter at Newfoundland and Labrador's border points. There are currently six active cases of COVID-19 in Atlantic Canada, a region of 2.2 million people. The St. John's International Airport is awash with public health signage as the Atlantic bubble is now open.

Source: CBC News July 03, 2020 10:33 UTC