Easing Restrictions on Monday

The number of COVID hospitalizations has dropped by 4 since the last provincial pandemic update on Monday.

Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Janice Fitzgerald said there are 15 people in hospital due to COVID-19 virus and province reported 197 more recoveries.

The province also reported 389 new cases and 197 recoveries raising the known active caseload to 2,506.

“While were seeing a small upward trend in active cases hospitalizations remain stable”, said Dr. Fitzgerald.

She added the most recent forecast from the Public Health Agency of Canada projects an increase in Canada in province s reopening but with a lower impact in hospitalizations”.

Health officials are set to hold regular media briefing on Monday, March 14.

There will be more changes made into effect as the province pushes fully after nearly two years shrouded by COVID-19 pandemic.

Formal gatherings moved to 75% of a venues limit, while public visitations jumped to 75% capacity per room.

Bars also moved back to 75% limit and dancing is once allowed, but masks must be worn. Cinemas, perform spaces and bingo halls can fill their seats to 75% of their capacities.

Dr. Fitzgearld and Minister of Health, John Haggie will both be present at Wednesday’s briefing.

As of Monday’s update, there were 2,235known active cases in the province and 19 people were in hospital.