Residents in 15 Nunavut communities will see eased public health restrictions and two more communities’ schools will open at full capacity on Monday, according to Nunatsiaq News.

Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer, made the announcement during a COVID-19 update on Tuesday.

“After assessing the outbreak situation across the territory, we will be easing public health measures in many communities to allow for larger public gatherings and more visitors in homes,” he said.

Restaurants and licensed businesses will also be allowed to open. Masks will still be mandatory in all communities and non-essential travel is still discouraged.