There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Janice Fitzgerald provided the latest update on the situation in the province late this afternoon.
62 patients have been tested to date, and no confirmed cases among those whose test results have returned.
The provincial government is adding extra resources to 811 because of increased call volumes.
Public information is evolving according to Dr. Fitzgerald, and she applauds social distancing measures being put in place in the province and municipalities.
A website dedicated to COVID-19 and a Provincial Emergency response centre have been established as of today.