The Chief Medical Officer of Health says there are no new cases in Newfoundland and Labrador since yesterday’s COVID-19 update.

Dr. Janice Fitzgerald acknowledged the positive test of a ferry crew member, saying health officials have been in touch with the Nova Scotia government and are coordinating a response to the incident.

She states that the level of risk is considered low in this instance. However, health officials are contacting other crew members to arrange for testing.

Dr. Fitzgerald is asking anyone who was a passenger on the vessel to arrange for testing “out of an abundance of caution.” Anyone who travelled on the Blue Puttees between December 29 and January 16 should call 811 to arrange for testing.

Just five confirmed cases remain in Newfoundland and Labrador, with one person remaining in hospital. A total of 384 people have recovered.

76,969 people have been tested for the virus to date.