LIVE BLOG: Updates on Newfoundland and Labrador’s COVID-19 outbreak, Feb. 12; province going to Alert Level 5; in-person election called off

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. —

The province is bracing for another fast and furious news day today. More information regarding the provincial election and COVID-19 are expected throughout the day.

Things are progressing quickly, so here’s what you need to know to stay informed today:

In short, the province is going to Alert Level 5 and the provincial election will become a mail-in process only. All that news comes after confirmation the COVID-19 outbreak that occurred in the metro St. John’s region in the past week involves a highly contagious strain of the virus.

Here’s the story from The Telegram:

Newfoundland and Labrador on full lockdown after arrival of COVID-19 variant; voting will now be by mail-in ballot only

Friday evening (8:30 p.m.) N.L. COVID-19 briefing

Friday afternoon (2 p.m.) N.L. COVID-19 briefing

New cases

There were 50 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Newfoundland and Labrador Friday

47 in the Eastern Health region

(27 females and 20 males)

Age-group breakdown

20 under 20 years of age

4 between 20-39 years of age

6 between 40-49 years of age

3 between 50-59 years of age

2 between 60-69 years of age

2 over 70 years of age. 2

3 Central Health region

(one female, two males)

Age-group breakdown

between 20-39 years of age

1 between 50-59 years of age

Regional breakdown

Eastern Health – 251

Central Health – 4

Labrador-Grenfell Health – 0

Western Health – 5

Notes

There is one new presumptive positive case in the Eastern Health region

There have been no new recoveries since yesterday meaning 393 people have recovered from the virus

Recoveries: None

Hospitalized: No case is in hospital

To date, 87,447 people have been tested.

Today

7:20 p.m. — An unexpected development: There will be a media briefing at 8:30 tonight involving Andrew Furey, John Haggie and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald. This comes less than seven hours after the three participated in what could be called a regular daily briefing. The news release announcing the briefing makes no mention of the subject. The briefing will be live-streamed on this blog and on thetelegram.com

12:30 p.m. — All practical driver examinations (road tests) at the Motor Registration Division (MRD) in Mount Pearl are temporarily suspended and will be re-evaluated after two weeks. Consideration will be given for any urgent requirements for commercial classes of licences.

12:16 p.m. — The province’s Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development says visitation arrangements for children, youth and families served by the department in the metro St. John’s area may be modified as a result of the current outbreak of COVID-19. Social workers are contacting people to determine if alternate arrangements for ongoing contact during this two-week period are required. Changes are anticipated to last as long as the “circuit breaker” period described by CMOH.

11:30 a.m. — DRL Coachlines is suspending service across the island. When busses leave St. John’s and Port Aux Basque on Saturday, they’ll end their trip at Springdale Junction. As such, package delivery is also suspended.

PLEASE NOTE ❗ We will be travelling both east & west today. Tomorrow, both buses that depart from St. John’s and Port…

Posted by Dorman Roberts on Friday, February 12, 2021

10:30 a.m. — The City of St. John’s reports two confirmed cases of COVID-19 at City Hall and the municipal depot. Says a number of staff are in self-isolation due to close contacts. City maintains that no employee has had direct contact with the public.

9:16 a.m. — RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador temporarily suspends non-urgent front counter services at Headquarters in St. John’s and detachments in Bay Bulls, Bell Island and Holyrood effective immediately. Suspended services include criminal record and vulnerable sector checks and general inquiries.

4:13 a.m. — Lewisporte-Twillingate PC candidate Rhonda Simms is suspending her in-person campaign after a visitor to her campaign headquarters has received a presumptive positive COVID-19 test result. Simms and the Tories call for full suspension of provincial election.

Feb 11, 11:43 p.m. — The Newfoundland and Labrador Eastern School District announces it is suspending in-person learning at 29 more schools across the Avalon Peninsula.

Feb. 11, ~11:20 p.m. — NTV News reports that members of the Western Kings major midget hockey team are under a self-isolation order having taken a roadtrip to the St. John’s region last weekend.

Dr.. Janice Fitzgerald is Newfoundland and Labrador’s chief medical officer of health. — Contributed Dr. Janice Fitzgerald fan page

The popularity of the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health continues to soar among Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.

Earlier this week, an official Dr. Janice Fitzgerald Fan Page was formed on Facebook and has already grown to over 4,600 members as of Friday morning.

“Dr. Janice Fitzgerald is leading the province of Newfoundland and Labrador through difficult and frustrating times. So many people want to say thank you! This is a place to share your thanks. That can be a heartfelt message, or a lighthearted meme. Please share good news about how we’re following Dr. Fitzgerald’s advice, and holding fast,” reads the about section on the page.

Resources Dr. Fitzgerald’s request is getting some high-profile response in the form of retweets

Grab the App! https://t.co/LZLKkyMEg7 pic.twitter.com/urzFEN1iv8

— Alan Doyle (@alanthomasdoyle) February 12, 2021

Now, more than ever, it’s critical we all remember the basics of how to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. If you…

Posted by Government of Newfoundland and Labrador on Thursday, February 11, 2021 More coverage

Feb. 12 — Newfoundland and Labrador’s daily COVID-19 case number drops; officials warn our guard must stay upFeb. 12 — Two City of St. John’s employees confirmed to have COVID-19Feb. 12 — East coast COVID-19 outbreak affecting life on Newfoundland’s west coastFeb, 12 — NAPE president says government being picky about work-from-home protocolFeb. 12 — 100 in 1: St. John’s region hits triple-digit COVID-19 case countFeb. 12 — Blame, confusion and a drastic change in how Newfoundland and Labrador will voteFeb. 12 — Newfoundland and Labrador election postponed in 18 provincial districtsFeb. 12 — Paradise residents touched by young girls’ positive messages stuck on community mailboxes

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