Today (Thursday, June 17), Newfoundland and Labrador has one new confirmed case of COVID-19. Contact tracing by Public Health is underway and anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.
The one new confirmed case is a female in the Central Health region between 20-39 years of age. The case is a contact of a previous case. The case is not connected to the cluster in the Central Health region.
There are four new recoveries in the Western Health region and 1,340 people have recovered. There are two people in hospital due to COVID-19.
There are 32 active cases of COVID-19 in the province. The regional breakdown of the 32 active cases is as follows:
- Eastern Health – 4
- Central Health – 10
- Labrador-Grenfell Health – 1
- Western Health – 17
To date, 155,927 people have been tested. People can check their COVID-19 test results online here.
The investigation into the cluster of cases in the Central Health region is ongoing. As of now, there are 69 confirmed cases associated with the cluster, two probable cases associated with the cluster and no presumptive positive cases associated with the cluster. The source of infection remains under investigation.
The investigation into the cluster of cases in the Western Health region is ongoing. As of now, there are 42 confirmed cases associated with the cluster and there are no presumptive positive cases associated with the cluster. The source of infection remains under investigation.
The case reported Wednesday, June 9 in the Central Health region and the case reported Wednesday, June 9, in the Western Health region remain under investigation.
The most up to date vaccine data and the number of vaccine doses administered is on the provincial COVID-19 data hub. Information on COVID-19 vaccines for Newfoundland and Labrador is available online here. Additional information on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout is on the websites for each of the regional health authorities:
Eastern Health
Central Health
Western Health
Labrador-Grenfell Health
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has released the province’s reopening plan, Together. Again. The plan outlines the phased approach that the province will take as it starts to lift long-term Public Health measures. Further information, including a copy of the plan, can be found on the website here www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/together-again/.
Please continue following the proven Public Health measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. People are encouraged to download COVID Alert to help reduce the spread of the virus. It is available free through the Apple or Google Play app stores. For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.
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