Health officials broke the news to the province at a late-night emergency COVID-19 update Friday.

Theresa Tam said Friday the outbreak in the St. John's area has been largely limited to young people, offering a reminder that they, too, can spread the illness.

Dr. Janice Fitzgerald says the situation in Newfoundland and Labrador is more severe than during prior outbreaks.

In a release Thursday, Elections NL officials say with growing COVID-19 case numbers in the area, they can't retain enough workers to staff the polls.

Progressive Conservative Leader Ches Crosbie has called for the vote to be delayed so authorities can ensure people can cast a ballot safely.

The premiers of all four Atlantic provinces are cautioning against non-essential travel into neighbouring provinces.

Nova Scotia reported six cases, Newfoundland and Labrador added four, New Brunswick logged two and P.E.I. recorded three, for a total of 15 across the region.

Officials say 265 people have recovered from COVID-19 and three people have died from the virus in the province.

Property owners will have to apply for an exemption to the order prohibiting people outside Atlantic Canada from entering Newfoundland and Labrador

Ten cases have been reported since the beginning of May.