With the change, all Atlantic Canadians will now be able to enter Nova Scotia without the need to quarantine for 14 days. However, anyone travelling from Nova Scotia to New Brunswick, P.E.I. or Newfoundland and Labrador will still need to self-isolate for 14 days in those provinces.
Last month, the Council of Atlantic Premiers announced it planned to re-open the Altantic bubble, which permits residents to travel freely between the four Atlantic provinces, by April 19.
Rankin said Tuesday that is still the plan, but he is watching the neighbouring provinces closely, particularly New Brunswick, which has dealt with a recent outbreak.
Within the province, Rankin said malls, retail business and fitness facilities can also return to operating at 100 per cent capacity on Wednesday, with physical distancing.
Sports practices, training and games, along with arts and culture rehearsals and performances can now accommodate up to 75 people. Rankin said while physical distancing and masks are not required for these activities, they are recommended when possible.
About 30,000 people in Nova Scotia have received both shots of a vaccine, provincial officials said, with nearly 87,000 others having received a first dose.
