Based on the current epidemiology of the province, the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, advises that the province will remain in the modified Alert Level 4 until at least January 24, 2022. A further assessment on the province’s Alert Level will be made at that time.

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will hold a media availability today (Monday, January 17) at 2:30 p.m. to discuss Alert Levels.

The availability will be live-streamed on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Facebook and Twitter accounts and on YouTube. All media covering the availability will join by Zoom only. To participate, please RSVP to Jillian Hood (jillianhood@gov.nl.ca) who will provide the details.

Media planning to participate must join at 2:15 (NST) to be included on the availability.

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Media contact
Nancy Hollett
Health and Community Services
709-729-6554, 327-7878
nancyhollett@gov.nl.ca