March 31, 2020
The Department of Health and Community Services is extending the validity period of Medical Care Plan (MCP) cards to June 30, 2020. This will cover all individuals whose MCP eligibility otherwise expired as of March 1, 2020 onward, excluding those…
March 23, 2020
Effective today (Monday, March 23), long-term care homes province-wide are closed to all visitors. The directive goes into effect at the end of regular visiting hours today and will be reviewed on a regular basis. This action is being taken…
March 22, 2020
The Department of Health and Community Services wishes to reassure the public that contact tracing is well underway related to all new cases of COVID-19 announced today. COVID-19 is primarily transmitted by people who are experiencing symptoms. Symptoms may include…
March 22, 2020
The Provincial Government is partnering with the Canadian Red Cross to support Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who are required to self-isolate. The Canadian Red Cross is offering a wide range of supports and services for those in self-isolation. People who have…
March 22, 2020
The Department of Health and Community Services is immediately suspending walk-in counter service at the Medical Care Plan (MCP) office at 45 Major’s Path in St. John’s. Applications will continue to be processed and legible copies of necessary documents (not…
March 21, 2020
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health, will hold a media availability today (Saturday, March 21) at 4:00 p.m. to discuss COVID-19. The availability will be live-streamed on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Facebook and Twitter accounts –…
March 20, 2020
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians can now visit their doctor via telephone or real-time video conferencing. During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, virtual care will improve access to doctors, while helping to prevent the spread of the virus. Patients whose doctors offer…
March 20, 2020
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services and Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health, will hold a media availability today (Friday, March 20) to discuss COVID-19….
March 19, 2020
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health, will hold a media availability today (Thursday, March 19) to discuss COVID-19. The availability will take place in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation Building at 3:00 p.m. Media attending…
March 17, 2020
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services and Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health, will hold a media availability today (Tuesday, March 17) to discuss COVID-19. The availability will take place in the Media Centre,…
