Officials in Newfoundland and Labrador reported the province’s first COVID-19-related death along with another 13 confirmed cases of the virus Monday.
In a press conference, NL Health and Community Services Minister John Haggie indicated that a 78-year-old man passed away Sunday evening as a result of contracting the novel coronavirus.
It’s the first COVID-19 related death reported in Atlantic Canada. Premier Dwight Ball also took part in the update, beginning his address by sending condolences to the family and asking for their privacy to be respected.
The 13 new cases brings Newfoundland and Labrador’s total number of cases to 148. Along with 15 new cases identified Sunday the province has seen a slight decrease in its daily numbers,