The caribou meat from Rankin Inlet in Nunavut arrived in Goose-Bay last evening.

Greg Flowers is the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources for Nunatsiavut Government and Ordinary Member in Hopedale.

He says they will be shipped to the north coast communities and will be delivered to beneficiaries.

Flowers could not say at this point and time if the shipping is today but will notify OK Radio soon as more information becomes available.

Stay tuned to AtjiKangitut today to hear more from Flowers on the caribou and musk ox meat.

TODAY, Tuesday, March 16th, Newfoundland and Labrador has one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Eastern Health region.

The one new confirmed case is a male between 20-39 years of age. The case is related to international travel.

The individual is self-isolating and contact tracing is underway. Anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.

There are 45 active cases of COVID-19 in the province.

The regional breakdown of the 45 active cases is as follows:
• Eastern Health – 44
• Central Health – 0
• Labrador-Grenfell Health – 1
• Western Health – 0

There have been six new recoveries in the Eastern Health region. This means 958 people have recovered.

There are two people in hospital. Both are in intensive care.

To date, 120,644 people have been tested.

OKâlaKatiget Radio contacted the communities along the coast to find out what they have to offer in their community freezers.

In Nain, they remain closed to the public, but have char, and chicken and are still doing deliveries every Thursdays.

The community of Hopedale has moose, scallops, chicken, and char.

They are also closed to the public but are still doing deliveries.

The Postville Community Freezer has moose, char, cod fish, scallops, and salt cod.

They are open to the public, but if you would like to get some frozen meat, you are asked to please call-in advance.

We will get the Rigolet and Makkovik Community Freezers once they become available.

The TaKuaKautik Food bank will be going ahead on Thursday, March 25, from 6-8 pm.

The month of February they delivered bags to homes.

This month of March you are to pick up your food at the Warehouse.

If you did not receive a bag in February but need a bag now, please provide your name to Megan or comment your name on her facebook post on the Food Bank Group on Facebook.

If you have Food Bank bags, please return them to the yellow container on the steps at the warehouse.

Vale is expanding it’s operations to include two underground mines and they are excited to announce that Pennecon/Liannu will be the trusted partner to help make that happen.

Vale Newfoundland and Labrador currently operate an open pit mine and concentrator plant in Voisey’s Bay.

This multi-discipline design build includes the following engineering disciplines:

Mechanical
Piping
Electrical
Instrumentation
Fire protection
Structural
Architectural

Multiple divisions such as Pennecon Industrial Limited, Technical Services and Marine Base will be called upon to offer the client the complete packaged solution that will span over approximately 7 months including the design, fabrication and delivery.

The two new mines (Reid Brook and Eastern Deeps) will be under the Voisey’s Bay Mine Expansion Project in which Pennecon previously installed the Paste Plant, Booster Station and two Powerhouses, as well as, a portion of the electrical and mechanical equipment, and installation for each.

The Eastern Deep fuel pumphouse is important to the mine expansion project, and we are honored that Vale has put their trust in Pennecon to answer the call, put on our boots, and go to work.

Visitor restrictions at Eastern Health facilities are being updated due to the changes in Alert Levels.

Restrictions are loosening for visitors at all Eastern Health facilities, health centers, and long term homes.

For in-patients, they may be permitted one essential visitor. Two designated visitors are allowed for those with an extended stay. Both parents can be identified as essential visitors for children.

Expectant mothers can have one support person present during their time in the hospital and are allowed two other visitors after delivery.

Those who present to emergency rooms should do so on their own unless an essential visitor is required.

In residential care settings, residents may be permitted one essential visitor and can identify two designated visitors.

Virtual visits for family can also be arranged.

The Makkovik March Auction was started in May 2014 so in May of this year they will be celebrating the 7th anniversary.

Carol Gear is the organizer of the Auction.

So far after the February Auction of 2021, the total today raised is $50, 639.

Click here to hear more from Gear on the March Auction in Makkovik.

Labrador-Grenfell Health is advising the public that effective Saturday, March 13, visitor restrictions in place at all Labrador-Grenfell Health facilities will be updated to include the following

For labour and delivery patients
• One support person may be present during delivery. That support person may stay with the mother and baby until discharge.
• An additional two visitors are permitted following delivery to the time of discharge. Visits must be coordinated by the patient care team in advance.

For pediatric patience – Both parents/guardians may be designated as essential visitors. Only one essential visitor may visit at a time.
• Pediatric patients with an extended admission may identify up to two additional designated visitors which remain constant for the duration of the visiting restrictions

For inpatients
• One essential visitor may be permitted to visit as coordinated with facility staff.
• In-patients with an extend admission may be permitted up to two additional designated visitors.
• Only one visitor is permitted at a time and each visitor is permitted one visit per day.

For outpatient Department and Emergency Department Patients – A support person may be permitted for individuals who require assistance due to health issues, who are 18 years of age or under, who are having prenatal ultrasounds or due to the nature of the appointment.
• Approval of a visitor in the Emergency Department is at the discretion of the care team.

For Long Term Care – Residents may identify one essential visitor, where necessary. Each resident can identify up to two additional visitors.
• A maximum of two people can visit per day.
• All visitors must coordinate the visit with the home in advance.

For palliative care – The clinical care team of palliative care patients will discuss protocols with the patient/resident/family and advise the number of visitors.

Today, Monday, March 15th, Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19.

There are 50 active cases of COVID-19 in the province.

The regional breakdown of the 50 active cases is as follows:

• Eastern Health – 49
• Central Health – 0
• Labrador-Grenfell Health – 1
• Western Health – 0

There have been two new recoveries in the Eastern Health region. This means 952 people have recovered.

There are three people in hospital, two are in intensive care and to date, 120,338 people have been tested.

George Lyall of Nain was an Adult Probation officer for the Justice Department since 1996.

Lyall represented the communities of Nain and Hopedale.

He says that his priority is to travel to Regina Saskatchewan to meet his Granddaughter who he never met.

Click here to hear George Lyall on our Labrador Memories Program to find out more about his retirement.