Two deaths, 455 cases, and testing capacity exceeded

Today there are 455 new cases of COVID-19.

Additionally, as a result of testing capacity being exceeded at the provincial laboratory between December 29, 2021 – January 6, 2022, and samples being sent out of the province for testing, an additional 680 cases are being reported today arising from these results.

Regional breakdown

Eastern Health 946
Central Health 59
Western Health 39
Labrador-Grenfell Health 64
Unknown RHA 27

There have been two more deaths in the province.

There are four people in hospital.

There have been 122 recoveries leaving 5,955 active cases.

Minister Haggie will provide more information at 3:30 pm on the out-of-province testing.