The reopening New Brunswick has begun, and the slow, multi-stage process will finally allow for people not currently quarantined together to see each other again.

The plan announced by the province yesterday includes allowing for "two-family bubbles" which means people from another household can partner up.

The choice must be mutual and once they partner, they cannot choose another household.

As GNB moves into recovery for COVID-19, it is critical that public health measures are followed to reduce the risk impact of further waves of COVID-19 to the public and to progress towards a ‘new normal’. https://t.co/wcatglnMeD pic.twitter.com/kiKDq04jdw

— Government of NB (@Gov_NB) April 25, 2020

Co-workers and neighbours can also begin car pooling again if the passenger travels in the backseat as well.

Premier Blaine Higgs also said that within two to four weeks, if there isn't another wave of new cases, people can extend their bubbles to include more friends and family and gatherings of 50 people will be allowed.

When the family you want to bubble with won't answer your calls. #NewBrunswickProblems

— Alishya Weiland (@AlishyaWeil) April 25, 2020

As of yesterday, New Brunswick has gone six consecutive days with no new cases, but Higgs said the government and health officials expect some to result as restrictions are loosened.

Higgs said that the status of mass gatherings like concerts and festivals is "yet to be determined", but aren't likely to resume for the rest of the year.