The province is reporting seven new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today.
Three cases are related to travel within Canada—two in the Eastern Health region and one in Central Health.
One is in the Western Health region, the cause of which is under investigation.
Three cases are in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region. One is a close contact of a previous case, while the other two are related to travel in Canada. One of those three cases was a previous presumptive positive case that has since been confirmed.
There have been six new recoveries since the last update, leaving 14 active cases in the province.
A pop-up vaccination clinic will be held Saturday, August 28, during Ribfest, Margaret Bowater Park, Corner Brook, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. If you haven't had your COVID-19 vaccine yet, we'd love to see you! pic.twitter.com/XI5pGI282t
— Western Health NL (@WesternHealthNL) August 27, 2021
Western Health says the recent case in that area, coupled with a fourth wave seen in many parts of Canada, is a reminder of the importance of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Health authority says a high vaccination rate will help protect both individuals and communities from the virus.
Walk-in and pop-up clinics are available and vaccines can also be administered at clinics, participating pharmacies and doctor’s offices.
Those who have symptoms of COVID-19 are being urged to stay home and call for testing.
