March 23, 2020
Effective today (Monday, March 23), long-term care homes province-wide are closed to all visitors. The directive goes into effect at the end of regular visiting hours today and will be reviewed on a regular basis. This action is being taken…
March 22, 2020
The Department of Health and Community Services wishes to reassure the public that contact tracing is well underway related to all new cases of COVID-19 announced today. COVID-19 is primarily transmitted by people who are experiencing symptoms. Symptoms may include…
March 22, 2020
The Provincial Government is partnering with the Canadian Red Cross to support Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who are required to self-isolate. The Canadian Red Cross is offering a wide range of supports and services for those in self-isolation. People who have…
March 22, 2020
The Department of Health and Community Services is immediately suspending walk-in counter service at the Medical Care Plan (MCP) office at 45 Major’s Path in St. John’s. Applications will continue to be processed and legible copies of necessary documents (not…
March 22, 2020
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced the temporary suspension of the repayment of the provincial portion of Canada Student Loans for a period of six months. Effective March 30, 2020, all Canada Student…
March 22, 2020
In a further effort to maintain the safety and well-being of staff, clients and the community in light of COVID-19, Service NL is suspending counter service at its Commercial Registrations Division. Access to the public research area for searching historical…
March 22, 2020
In light of ongoing efforts to help contain COVID-19, Service NL is discontinuing counter service at the Motor Registration Division in Mount Pearl (MRD) and all Government Service Centres (GSC) throughout the province. Residents are asked to avail of Motor…
March 22, 2020
The Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, today announced financial supports for families, regulated child care centres and family child care homes impacted by COVID-19. To ensure families do not have to pay child care fees…
March 22, 2020
Due to COVID-19, the Department of Finance is operating at a reduced capacity, thereby affecting access to facilities and internal processing times. The department has also enacted a number of social distancing actions in an effort to limit the spread…
March 20, 2020
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians can now visit their doctor via telephone or real-time video conferencing. During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, virtual care will improve access to doctors, while helping to prevent the spread of the virus. Patients whose doctors offer…
