Newfoundland and Labrador has reached a significant milestone in its COVID-19 journey.

Premier Andrew Furey Tweeted out on Saturday that 90 per cent of all those eligible have received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine, and 82 per cent have had both doses.

Exciting day, Newfoundland and Labrador! We just reached 90% of all those eligible with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. And 82.5% of us have had both doses – more than 80% fully vaccinated. Great work, thank you for doing your part. Let’s keep going. #GetVaccinated

— Andrew Furey (@FureyAndrew) October 9, 2021

Meanwhile, Eastern Health advises that all COVID-19 vaccination clinics, including walk-in clinics, will be closed on Monday, Thanksgiving Day.

As well, a reminder that, barring any significant developments, there will be no updates from the province on COVID-19 numbers over the Thanksgiving weekend.

The next advisory will be issued on Tuesday.