Since the last update on March 21, COVID-19 activity continues in Nain, Hopedale, Postville, and Rigolet; there is no known COVID-19 activity in Makkovik.
While all provincial restrictions have been lifted, including capacity limits, masking, and proof of vaccination requirements, public health officials with the Nunatsiavut Government continue to urge residents in all communities to remain vigilant in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.
The virus that causes COVID-19 will likely continue to present itself in all Labrador Inuit communities, and that activity may or may not be documented or reported.
Individuals with symptoms with no known exposure to the virus should contact 811 or complete the online assessment tool on the COVID Assessment and Referral home – NLCHI page to determine if testing is required.
For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.
Also, there are 40 (plus 12 since last update) confirmed active cases of COVID-19 in Voisey’s Bay.
There are 57 (plus 33 since last update) close contacts in isolation. All positive cases and close contacts are in isolation.
The next update will be on Monday, March 28.