By Veronica Beltran

Changes to NH Connections services

Changes to NH Connection Service to support social distancing

Mar 20, 2020 | 1:54 PM

PRINCE GEORGE—Northern Health (NH) is making changes to its Connections service in support of social distancing and maintaining essential health care services, due to COVID-19.

A release by NH says that as of Sunday, March 22, passenger eligibility restrictions will be in place for all Northern Health connection routes. Trips will be limited to persons who require accessible transportation and anyone over the age of 60; health care staff, physicians and health care students.

Bookings on NH Connections will be for essential medical appointments only, including (but not limited to) cancer treatment, hemodialysis, and appointments with specialist physicians, primary care physicians; appointments for physiotherapy, dentists, pharmacy, and trips to access a higher level of care such as surgery at a hospital.

NH Connections will no longer pick up passengers who have not booked their trip at least 24 hours in advance and meet the conditions listed above.

Social distancing measures will be taken on NH Connection buses as needed.

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