The OKâlaKatiget Radio staff contacted each of the community freezers along the coast to see what they have to offer.
In the Nain Freezer, they have char and chicken.
The Postville Freezer they have smelts, char, rock cods, cod fish and chicken.
In Makkovik, they have char and scallops.
In Rigolet, they have chicken.
In Hopedale, they have scallops, and moose. They also have caribou and musk ox but due to short staff they will only be given out sometime this week.
Today, Tuesday, May 25, Newfoundland and Labrador has 11 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Contact tracing by Public Health is underway and anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.
The 11 new confirmed cases are all in the Central Health region and are connected to the cluster. The cases are as follows:
• 1 under 20 years of age;
• 4 are between 20-39 years of age;
• 1 is between 40-49 years of age;
• 4 are between 50-59 years of age; and
• 1 is between 60-69 years of age.
There are three females and eight males.
There are seven new recoveries, three in the Eastern Health region, two in the Central Health region and two in the Western Health region and 1,166 people have recovered.
There are four people in hospital due to COVID-19.
There are 93 active cases of COVID-19 in the province. The regional breakdown of the 93 active cases is as follows:
• Eastern Health – 25
• Central Health – 53
• Labrador-Grenfell Health – 1
• Western Health – 14
To date, 142,381 people have been tested.
The case reported Friday, May 21 in the Western Health region and the case reported Thursday, May 20 in the Central Health region remain under investigation.
The investigation into the cluster of cases in the Central Health region is ongoing and the source of infection remains under investigation.
There are now 44 confirmed cases of COVID-19 associated with the cluster.
There is one presumptive positive case in the Central Health region related to the cluster.
Travel to and from this region should only be for essential reasons such as work, medical care or essential support for loved ones.
This week is the last week for participants to enter the IlinniaKatigennik contest for an iPhone SE.
The contest is until Friday, May 28 and the announcement of the winner will take place at the end of the IlinniaKatigennik Program next Tuesday, June 1st, 2021.
If you are interested in putting in your name for the draw, you can be of any age to do a recording, and can be done in English or Inuktitut.
Please note that it must be your own story to get the $50, and if you are reading someone else’s story or reading a book you will get $25.
You will be compensated for your time of $50 for adults and promo for children.
This is for anyone along the North Coast and in the Canadian constituency.
For more information, you can contact Robyn Martin at (709) 922-2051 or email her at robyn.martin@nunatsiavut.com.
Public Health staff from the Nunatsiavut Department of Health and Social Development are scheduled to be in Mud Lake on Friday, May 28, from 10 am to 2 pm to administer the second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to all eligible residents.
Residents of the community will be contacted by DHSD staff to arrange an appointment to receive the vaccine, which will be administered at the Community Centre. Those who do not receive a call are asked to please contact Sylvia Doody, Director of Health Services, at 709-896-9750, ext. 229.
Those unable to attend the clinic will have to make arrangements with Labrador-Grenfell Regional Health Authority by visiting Pomelo Platform (healthmyself.net) or by calling 1-833-960-3643.
Those receiving the vaccine are asked to please wear a short-sleeved shirt and to bring their MCP cards and the aftercare sheet that was provided when the first dose of the vaccine was administered this past February.
The Nunatsiavut Government continues to work with all relevant authorities to ensure the vaccine is administered as quickly as possible in a safe and efficient manner.
The TaKuaKautik Food Bank will be going ahead on Thursday, May 27, 2021.
The giveaway will be from 6-8 pm at the Warehouse.
If you did not receive a bag in April but need a bag now, please provide your name to Megan Hudson.
If you have Food Bank bags, please return them to the yellow container on the steps at the Warehouse.
You must wear a mask during pick-ups.
Today, Friday, May 21, Newfoundland and Labrador has ten new confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is one case in the Eastern Health region, seven in the Central Health region and two cases in the Western Health region.
The first new confirmed case is a male in the Eastern Health region between 40-49 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
The second new confirmed case is a male in the Central Health region between 50-59 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
The third new confirmed case is a male in the Western Health region between 50-59 years of age. The case is a close contact of a previous case.
The fourth new confirmed case is a male in the Western Health region between 40-49 years of age. The case is under investigation.
Central Health is investigating a cluster of cases in the region. The source of these cases is under investigation. There are seven cases to date in this cluster, including the six cases listed below as well as the case from yesterday, which is still under investigation. There are also four presumptive positive cases related to the cluster.
The fifth new confirmed case is a male in the Central Health region between 50-59 years of age.
The sixth new confirmed case is a female in the Central Health region between 20-39 years of age.
The seventh new confirmed case is a female in the Central Health region between 60-69 years of age.
The eighth new confirmed case is a female in the Central Health region between 50-59 years of age.
The ninth new confirmed case is a male in the Central Health region between 20-39 years of age.
The tenth new confirmed case is a male in the Central Health region between 40-49 years of age.
Contact tracing by Public Health is underway. Anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.
There are 12 new recoveries, one in the Eastern Health region, five in the Central Health region and six in the Western Health region and 1,146 people have recovered. There are four people in hospital due to COVID-19.
There are 70 active cases of COVID-19 in the province. The regional breakdown of the 70 active cases is as follows:
· Eastern Health – 31
· Central Health – 19
· Labrador-Grenfell Health – 1
· Western Health – 19
To date, 140,911 people have been tested.
For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.
Earthquakes Canada is reporting a substantial tremor in the Labrador Sea.
The quake, which registered 4.7 on the Richter scale, struck around 1 pm Labrador time yesterday.
The quake was about 18 km under the surface, approximately midway between the north coast of Labrador and Greenland, and was not felt on land.
It’s one of a number of quakes reported off the coast of Labrador in the last year or so.
Dr. Allison Malcom, a seismologist and associate professor of geophysics at Memorial University, says while earthquakes in the region are not common, they can still get some good estimates on where they occur.
She says there are not as many instruments on the east coast of Canada because earthquakes there are not as frequent as on the west coast, but a quake the size of a magnitude 4 can result in great estimates on its size and depth from the worldwide seismological network.
The reasons behind earthquakes like those off Labrador are less well understood because they are so infrequent.
In the meantime, a magnitude 2 earthquake registered near Stephenville in the last month, but Malcolm says it likely wasn’t noticed.
The Nunatsiavut Government is issuing a number of non-binding travel restrictions aimed at reducing potential exposure and spread of COVID-19 to the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area (LISA).
All individuals travelling from outside of Newfoundland and Labrador are required to follow all provincial COVID-19 protocols. In addition, the Nunatsiavut Government is requesting travelers from outside the province to complete the provincial self-isolation and initial testing requirements before entering LISA, which includes the Inuit communities of Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville and Rigolet.
The Nunatsiavut Government has established an “isolation hub” in Happy Valley-Goose Bay for travelers from outside of the province who plan to travel to LISA. Subject to availability, rooms in the isolation hub will be free of charge for individuals who are travelling to LISA for essential purposes. Those travelling to LISA for non-essential purposes will be required to cover all costs associated with staying at the isolation hub – either directly, or by their employer if travel is for work purposes.
All travelers are asked to call (709) 896-8149, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time, for more information, or to book a room at the isolation hub.
This travel advisory is subject to change based on provincial COVID-19 protocols. Information on provincial self-isolation and testing requirements can be found at www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/individuals-and-households/travel-advice-2.
Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Janice Fitzgerald is urging anyone considering attending a graduation party to think twice about it.
She reminds us of the limits that have been placed on both formal and informal gathering, saying that people have to be cautious.
“Theres more to think about than just this weekend in the province at Flatrock theres the whole summer to think about it” says Fitzgerald, who reminds us that we only need to look to Nova Scotia to see how quickly things can get out of control.
Courtesy VOCM news.
Labrador Marine Inc. (LMI), operator of the Labrador Marine service, stated today that the Kamutik W will arrive in Goose Bay on Friday night, May 21, in preparation for the 2021 Coastal Marine service. The first scheduled departure from the Port of Goose Bay to the north coast will take place at 2 pm on Sunday, June 13.
The passenger reservation system will open at 8 am on Tuesday, May 25. Reservations may be made by calling toll-free at 855 896 2262 or directly at 709-896-2262.
The Goose Bay terminal will begin accepting freight at 8 am on Monday, June 7. In addition to the north coast service, LMI will carry out several departures on the southern run to Rigolet, Cartwright, and Black Tickle in 2021, with the first departure from Goose Bay on Friday, June 25.
LMI expressed appreciation to the crew of the Kamutik W who provided relief service on the Fogo Island-Change Islands-Farwell run during the May 15 weekend. The Kamutik W also relieved the Qajaq W on the Strait of Belle Isle during the winter.