Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald announced one new case of COVID-19 found in Newfoundland and Labrador on Friday. (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)Newfoundland and Labrador reported one new case of COVID-19 on Friday, its first in five days. The new case is in the Eastern Health region, moving the province's total caseload to 259. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald said the new case was traced to a previously known case. Premier Dwight Ball announced a new COVID-19 assessment service for the hard of hearing community and for those who cannot communicate verbally.

Source: CBC News May 01, 2020 14:55 UTC