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N.L. COVID-19 hospitalizations at highest level since pandemic began

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Public health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador say 18 people are in hospital because of COVID-19, the highest number since the pandemic began.

The previous high for COVID-19 hospitalizations was 16 people on Oct. 7 last year.

A government news release says four of the 18 patients hospitalized are in critical care.

The province logged another 511 new COVID-19 cases today, with 21 per cent of tests completed since Tuesday yielding a positive result.

Officials say there are now 3,205 active reported infections in the province, and 471 people have recovered from the disease since Tuesday.

Memorial University announced today that in-person classes will resume on Jan. 31 for courses with fewer than 100 students at the school's St. John's campus.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 19, 2022.

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