The Nunatsiavut Government wishes to provide the following COVID-19 update:
• As of today, January 18, there have been 24 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the community of Nain.
– There is currently one active case in the community.
– There are currently no presumptive positive cases in the community.
– 23 of the cases have recovered.
• There are no confirmed or presumptive cases in any other Labrador Inuit community.
• Newfoundland and Labrador remains in COVID-19 Alert Level 4 in an effort to decrease transmission of the virus.
The Nunatsiavut Government is also advising that the second vaccine dose for children between five and 11-years of age will begin in all Labrador Inuit communities in early February.
COVID-19 vaccine is a still available for:
• 12 years of age and over for first and second dose; and
• those 18 years and over, first, second and booster shots.
To make an appointment, please contact your community Public Health office.