The change was announced as the province reported one new case of COVID-19, bringing the total number of known active cases to nine. The new case was identified in the eastern zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The person has been self-isolating, as required. Earlier in the week, the government announced that sports teams could start playing games, but with restricted travel and no spectators. Arts and theatre performances can also take place without an audience. "I know many in the arts and culture sector were worried about the impacts of our current restrictions, because they rely on audiences," Strang said.