Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 for the 12th day in a row.
In numbers released today, the province has confirmed 260 cases of the illness including 250 recoveries and three deaths.
READ MORE: Northwood records 50th death connected to coronavirus
Get weekly health news
Three people are in the hospital due to the virus including one person in intensive care.
The province’s chief medical officer of health says public health measures must be lifted cautiously.
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald says the 28-day period for the current phase of the province’s reopening plan is essential.
- Hamilton ‘black soot’ not expected to pose long-term risk, public health says
- Roslin, Ont. farmer faces insurance dispute after life-changing accident
- Certain Whole Foods products recalled over salmonella fears linked to U.S.
- Private plasma donation clinic says it is pausing all collection in Canada
She says people become frustrated when it seems like nothing is happening despite strict public health measures, but she says those measures are the reason the province is not seeing new cases.
READ MORE: Coronavirus: Newfoundland and Labrador permit gradual reopening of businesses
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 19, 2020.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.