It has been three weeks since Newfoundland and Labrador reported its last case of COVID-19, marking the province’s longest stretch without any newly-detected infections.
As well, according to yesterday’s update, there were no known active cases of the virus remaining in this province. However, safety restrictions are still in place to help prevent the spread of any remaining unknown cases. Health officials have previously issued cautions about the risks of a potential second wave of the virus emerging.
Over 15,300 Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have been tested for the virus to date. That tally, provided by the provincial government, does not cover the total number of tests conducted—as some people may have been tested more than once.
As of June 18, there have been a total of 261 confirmed cases in Newfoundland and Labrador, of which 258 have recovered. Three people died in connection with the virus.
Meanwhile, Canada reached a grim milestone today of over 100,000 confirmed cases, with over 5,300 related deaths.