Health officials are reporting no new cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador for the tenth straight day. The provincial total remains at 260.
By region, there are 242 cases in Eastern Health, eight cases in Central Health, six cases in Labrador-Grenfell Health and four cases in Western Health.
Three people are in hospital due to the virus, one person is in intensive care.
To date, 249 people have recovered. There are currently 8 active cases in the province.
10,623 people have been tested, 98 people have been tested since yesterday’s update.
Health officials are reminding the public to continue adhering to public health measures put in place by the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
There are NO new cases of COVID-19 today in Newfoundland and Labrador.
That makes it 10 days straight with no new cases.
The total remains at 260. @VOCMNEWS #covid19nfld
— Victoria Battcock (@VicBattcockVOCM) May 17, 2020