The Nunatsiavut Government is advising that it will no longer be providing regular updates on COVID-19 activity in the five Labrador Inuit communities.
With rapid tests readily available and with changes to provincial guidelines around testing and reporting, there is no way of accurately knowing the event of COVID-19 activity in any particular community. In other words, there may be cases in some communities not reported to Public Health.
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 April 21, COVID update for Voisey’s Bay showed 26 positive cases with 36 in modified isolation.
VB has also advised the public that due to the evolution of the pandemic and easing of certain restrictions within the province, this will be the last weekly update from Vale.
Vale will continue to monitor the situation closely and controls will remain in place.
Individuals with symptoms, with no known exposure to the virus, should contact 811 or complete the online assessment tool at COVID Assessment and Referrals (HOME – NLCHI) to determine if testing is required.