In a ‘fairy’ important announcement earlier today, B.C. Premier John Horgan has declared that everyone’s favourite winged friend has been deemed an essential service and therefore has no limits on travel amid COVID-19.
In a written proclamation on social media this morning, Horgan says that he is “pleased to welcome our legendary friend who provides the essential service of rewarding healthy habits and good brushing”.
He also stated that many parents and children alike have reached out to him to ask about this “important line of work”, and he is happy to announce that the Tooth Fairy has been given clearance to travel freely across the province.
At the beginning of the month, Horgan announced a similar exemption for the Easter Bunny.
He emphasized that despite the current physical distancing, we are all in this together, and thanked all people and creatures alike for doing their part in this.
And in typical Premier Horgan fashion, he threw in a little dad joke at the end, specifying that the permission only applies to registered fairies, “no substi-tooth-ions or fillings-in allowed”.
The main point is little ones can take solace in the fact that there will still be a shiny coin under their pillow after losing a tooth during these uncertain times — so don’t forget to brush those pearly whites!
Many kids and parents in BC have reached out to ask about another important line of work.
I'm pleased to announce the Tooth Fairy is authorized as an essential service and may travel freely throughout British Columbia. 🦷🧚 pic.twitter.com/0ErsZDlIar
— John Horgan (@jjhorgan) April 24, 2020
