The number of people in hospital with COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador has increased to 26, the highest that number has been since the start of the pandemic.

There are 237 new cases being reported in the province today. There are 123 cases in Eastern Health, 30 in Central, 42 cases in Western, and 42 in Labrador-Grenfell.

There are a total of 1,690 active cases.

Since yesterday, 1,031 tests have been completed.