The Chief Medical Officer of Health says there are no new cases in Newfoundland and Labrador since yesterday’s COVID-19 update.
A total of 384 people have recovered, with just five confirmed cases remaining in this province. One person remains in hospital.
Over 76,000 people have been tested for the virus to date.
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald acknowledged the positive test of a ferry crew member, saying health officials have been in touch with the Nova Scotia government and are coordinating a response to the incident.
She states that the level of risk is considered low, in this instance. However, health officials are contacting other crew members to arrange for testing.