All Kindergarten to grade 9 students will pass this year says N.L. English school district.

Graduating high school students won’t be ‘disadvantaged’.

If you’re a student between kindergarten and Grade 9 in public school in Newfoundland and Labrador; congratulations, you have passed.

All public school students between kindergarten and Grade 9 in Newfoundland and Labrador will go onto the next grade regardless of what happens during the remainder of the school year.

“No matter what time we get back, if it’s this year or the start of the next school year,” said Tony Stack, CEO of the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District.

He said in-school instruction will be suspended for several weeks, at least.

The plan for high school students is still being worked out, with particular focus on Grade 12 students.

“Any graduating student will not be disadvantaged in terms of their post-secondary plan,” he said, noting COVID-19 is a “worldwide event” with similar conversations happening everywhere.

Tony Stack, CEO of the NLESD, says the district is focused on the wellness of students, families and teachers at this difficult time.

Teachers are not required to assign grades or values to any work done at home while schools remain closed due to COVID-19 concerns, as Stack noted not everyone has internet access at home.

Story Courtesy of the CBC NL.

OK Radio has contacted the coastal community freezers to see if they are still open to the public and to see what they have to offer.

In Nain and Postville, their Inuit Community Government offices are closed to the public due to the COVID-19 virus.

Hopedale is open to the public and are offering moose and some dried goods such as flour, sugar, butter, baking soda, cereal, soups, noodles, and Kraft dinner.

The Makkovik Inuit Community Government does not have anything to offer at the moment.

And the Rigolet Inuit Community Government would like to notify their residents that they have been delivering moose meat and char to those who would like any meat and will be doing so once a week.

The Nunatsiavut Government is asking people to refrain from travelling between or to any Labrador Inuit community, either by aircraft, snowmobile, etc. until further notice unless it is absolutely necessary.

Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement who are currently away and have not been directed to self isolate (student, medical, travel, etc.) are encouraged to make all attempts to return to their home communities as soon as possible. Those who have been directed to self isolate should not be travelling.

Pandemics have had catastrophic impacts in Nunatsiavut in the past, and all efforts must be taken to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus to all Labrador Inuit communities.

The Nunatsiavut Department of Health and Social Development has been working very closely with federal and provincial health authorities in an effort to inform Beneficiaries of developments as they arise.

The Nunatsiavut Government has taken numerous steps to try and prevent the spread of COVID-19 to the region including restricting non-essential ravel for all employees.

Here are the following updates on the COVID-19 numbers for Canada:

To date, there are 850 active cases, and out of the 850 cases there is only one serious case in all of Canada, and the rest are mild cases.

There have been 23 closed cases, and out of the closed cases there are 11 of them that recovered.

The overall numbers for Canada is 873 cases, 12 deaths, and 11 cases that are fully recovered.

For more information or to check out the worldwide stats, check out the website at www.worldometers.info/.

An emergency aid plan was announced by the Federal Government this week.

We spoke with MP Yvonne Jones who represents the district of Labrador as a member of the Liberal Party for Newfoundland and Labrador.

She says there will be an emergency income program where people will be able to access income.

Jones adds that students who had student loans are going to be deferred for a short period of time.

Click here to hear more of what the Federal Government is doing amid the COVID-19.

China Begins to Return to Normal Life As 80% of Corona Virus Patients Recover.

While much of the world continues to panic over the Corona Virus it is also important to highlight the positive things that are happening along with the entire negative.

One of those positives is that China is indeed beginning their return to normal life as 80% of their virus patients have recovered from the illness.

In a video posted by “Now This Is News” they detail how the World Health Organization announced a few days ago that out of the 80K patients in China affected over 70% have recovered with that number now reaching 80%.

Since then China has begun to slowly re open some business still taking precautions to not spread the virus more.

With many of their makeshifts hospitals closing down as well China’s new Corona patients per day is now below ten.

Chinese doctors are also beginning to spread their knowledge and help out the rest of the world, with some just landing in Italy to help slow the spread in Europe.

Story Courtesy of the SportsTalk.

The Labrador-Grenfell Health released a Public Advisory today.

That the Labrador Grenfell Health facility cafeterias are now closed to the public starting today, but are open to the staff and patients only.

It is due to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.

The facility would like to remind the public to regularly check for updates at www.lghealth.ca/latest-news on the services that the Labrador-Grenfell Health has including current restrictions in place at all their facilities.

They like to thank everyone for their patience and cooperation at this time.

For more information and regular updates on COVID-19, you can visit the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador website at www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19

The Nain Inuit Community Government is looking for the safety and prevention of the spread of COVID-19 as well.

Joe Dicker is the AngajukKâk with the Nain Inuit Community Government.

Dicker says he is doing everything to prevent the virus to enter the community and helping to limit the spread.

He suggests for anyone out of town coming home to do a 14-day self-isolation and for anyone not to come to Nain if they do not have a reason.

Dicker also visited the businesses in the community to ensure that they are doing their part to prevent the spread by disinfecting and having good hygiene.

He adds that he will also be having meetings for getting updates and more on what to do to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The first place winners from the 2020 Cain’s Quest Snowmobile Endurance Race has donated to the Harbourview Minor in Mary’s Harbour, NL.

Nina Pye is the Coach of Board of Directors with the Harbourview Minor.

Pye says they got a total of $10,000 coming from the Team 21 Mighty Haulers and was 1/5 of their winnings yesterday, March 18, 2020.

She says that they will use it for operating funds such as food, electricity and heat, maintenances, and such.

Pye adds that she appreciates on behalf of the Harbourview Minor to the Team 21 Mighty Haulers who donated to help with the personal-care home.

The Nunatsiavut Group of Companies President have done some changes to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Chris Webb is the President of the NGC.

Beginning immediately, NGC will cancel all but urgent travels for employees meaning community and school visits planned have been postponed and other meetings and conferences will be attended by teleconferences.

NGC Executives have given employees permission to work at home as possible.

Any of the public that would like to visit the NGC offices should call ahead and conduct business by phone or email if possible.

The café service at the Illusuak Cultural Centre in Nain will be suspended until it is safe to resume regular operations.

For more information, you can contact the NGC President and CEO Chris Webb by phone at 709-896-8505.