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- 'Our fear is that if we start to see severe illness, it will overwhelm our health-care system which is already stretched,' said Newfoundland and Labrador's chief medical officer of health during a briefing on Wednesday.
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Jul 12, 2022 · The risk of an incoming surge of COVID-19 cases and severe health outcomes is higher in Newfoundland and Labrador than anywhere in Canada, according to data from an infectious diseases researcher...
Dec 22, 2021 · All of Newfoundland and Labrador is moving to Alert Level 3 effective midnight, as the number of COVID-19 cases in the province continue to skyrocket. At a media briefing Wednesday morning,...
Dec 22, 2021 · All of Newfoundland and Labrador is moving to Alert Level 3 effective midnight, as the number of COVID-19 cases in the province continue to skyrocket. At a media briefing Wednesday morning,...
Across the ten provinces, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have: a higher rate of deaths from heart disease, cancer, and stroke; the lowest life expectancy; the highest level of complex health needs among children; and. the highest proportion of older people with three or more chronic illnesses.
While many of the characteristics of COVID-19 are still unknown, mild to severe illness has been reported for confirmed cases. COVID-19 is most commonly transmitted through large droplets produced when a person infected with COVID-19 coughs or sneezes.
COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended for individuals at high risk for severe disease, including: · Adults 65 years of age and older; · Residents of long-term care and other senior congregate living facilities;
