Today (Thursday, July 15), Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the last public advisory.

There are 23 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 aboard the second ship anchored in Conception Bay. This brings the total of confirmed COVID-19 positive cases to 31 crew members. Testing of all crew is ongoing and all are isolating. One crew member is in hospital. The province continues to work closely with the Public Health Agency of Canada and Eastern Health regarding the two ships anchored in Conception Bay. The ships and crews are following Public Health orders as directed by the Public Health Agency of Canada. There is no risk to the community. On the ship that was announced on July 5, there remain 14 confirmed cases and testing of all crew is completed.

There have been no new recoveries in the province since the last public advisory and 1,376 people have recovered. There is one person in hospital due to COVID-19.

There is currently one active case of COVID-19 in the province as well as 45 active cases of COVID-19 on the two ships anchored in Conception Bay. The regional breakdown of the active cases is as follows:

• Eastern Health
  • 1 residing in the region
  • 45 on ships in Conception Bay
• Central Health – 0
• Labrador-Grenfell Health – 0
• Western Health – 0

To date, 163,675 people have been tested. People can check their COVID-19 test results online here.

The most up to date vaccine data and the number of vaccine doses administered is on the provincial COVID-19 data hub. Information on COVID-19 vaccines for Newfoundland and Labrador is available online here. Additional information on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout is on the websites for each of the regional health authorities:

Eastern Health
Central Health
Western Health
Labrador-Grenfell Health

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has released the province’s reopening plan, Together. Again. The plan outlines the phased approach that the province will take as it starts to lift long-term Public Health measures. Further information, including a copy of the plan, can be found on the website here www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/together-again/.

All travellers coming to Newfoundland and Labrador are required to fill out a travel form found here. The travel form can only be completed within the three days (72 hours) prior to the travel date. Please submit proof of your COVID-19 vaccination and/or a negative molecular COVID-19 test, such as a PCR test, by uploading it with your form. If you travelled from within the Atlantic Provinces and are an Atlantic Canadian resident, you will need to complete the travel form but are not required to provide vaccination status.

Please continue following the proven Public Health measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. People are encouraged to download COVID Alert to help reduce the spread of the virus. It is available free through the Apple or Google Play app stores. For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.

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Media contact
Lesley Clarke
Health and Community Services
709-729-6986, 699-2910
lesleyclarke@gov.nl.ca