Today, Thursday, November 12, Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Two hundred and eighty-seven people have recovered from the virus. To date, 55,874 people have been tested.
NO Change to N.L.’s Travel Ban for the Christmas holidays, Dr. Fitzgerald announced this afternoon.
TODAY, at the COVID-19 briefing, Dr. Fitzgerald and Dr. Haggie discussed Christmas travel.
Early testing will not be an available for travelers incoming from outside of the Atlantic Bubble.
This does NOT apply to Rotational Workers who are still permitted to access the early testing program on the 5th-7th day.
Travelers from outside the Atlantic Bubble must self-isolate for 14 days.
Dr. Fitzgerald is reminding residents to maintain limited contact and that your household should only have 20 close contacts throughout the holiday season.
She also suggested implementing such measures as designating only one person to serve food at gatherings.
The press conference is ongoing and we will keep you up to date.