Today, Wednesday, December 30, Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19. The province has 18 active cases.
There has been one recovery in the Eastern Health region since yesterday meaning 365 people have recovered from the virus.
One person is in hospital due to the virus and to date, 72,147 people have been tested.
Public Health is providing an update on the case reported yesterday Tuesday, December 29.
The investigation is finished. The source of the infection for yesterday’s case is travel. The individual had returned to the province from work in Manitoba.
During the holidays, Public Health is reminding people to strictly adhere to the orders of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
People must remain vigilant and follow all Public Health measures to protect themselves, their families, and their communities from the spread of COVID-19.
In Alert Level 2, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians should continue to practice good infection prevention and control practices.
People are reminded that COVID Alert is available for download free through the Apple or Google Play app stores. Public Health is encouraging people to download the app to help reduce the spread of the virus.
For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.