There are three new cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador, according to the latest information that the Department of Health and Community Services released Friday afternoon. The new cases were all found in the Eastern Health region, bringing the province's total number of COVID-19 cases to 239. Health Minister John Haggie repeatedly urged people through this week's briefings to celebrate the Easter weekend by staying home — and staying apart. By region, 224 cases are in the Eastern Health region, which covers the Avalon, Bonavista and Burin peninsulas. Eight cases are in Central Health, one is in Western Health and six are in Labrador-Grenfell Health.

Source: CBC News April 10, 2020 16:22 UTC