Mandatory masking resumes in all hospitals, health care centres and long-term care homes effective this morning in response to an increase in respiratory illness circulating in the community.
NL Health Services says the measure is being taken to help reduce the spread of infection.
The health authority will continue to monitor reported cases, hospitalizations and outbreaks. The measure will remain in place until the end of March unless conditions dictate otherwise.
If you’re feeling unwell, you’re asked not to visit a health care facility unless you’re seeking treatment.
Province’s latest flu numbers (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)
As of October 30, there were eleven lab-confirmed cases of influenza in the province, with two people in hospital.
COVID cases are also on the rise with 21 lab-confirmed cases reported as of October 30 – including two hospitalizations.
A host of other respiratory illnesses are also in circulation.
