There are no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The province has two active cases.
To date, 28.479 people have been tested.
263 people have recovered from the virus in NL.
5/5 Infection rates are currently low, but we need to remain vigilant as #COVID19 is still with us. Learn more about risk factors for severe illness, how to prepare & what actions you can take to take to reduce your risk of #COVID19. https://t.co/8oygcKau0B
— Canada's CPHO (@CPHO_Canada) August 16, 2020
The Chief Public Health Officer of Canada reminded Canadians to stay vigilant even though the infection rate are low in the country.
Dr. Theresa Tam issued a written statement in lieu of an in-person media update this afternoon. She shared that of the 43,000 people tested daily over the past week in Canada, only 0.9 per cent tested positive.
