Labrador youth with collapsed lung told to travel long distance to hospital
May 7, 2021
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A Labrador family wants answers about why a 15-year-old with a collapsed lung had to be driven to a hospital 40 kilometres away rather than waiting for an ambulance.
Peter Penashue @PeterPenashue · May 6 Meshkuss left last night around midnight for Janeway Hospital in St. John’s NL. Not sure when he will have his surgery. Will keep you updated.
Peter Penashue of Sheshatshiu took to social media on Tuesday to express his concern over what happened when his 15-year-old grandson, Meshkuss, was rushed to the Mani Ashini Community Clinic in the Innu community.
Newfoundland and Labrador s active case count remains 33 with five new cases and five recoveries Saturday.
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There have been 133,377 people tested for COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador, with the province reporting five new cases of the virus Saturday.(Paul Daly/CBC)
Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting five new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, along with five new recoveries.
Four of the five cases are travel-related, while the source of the fifth s under investigation. Three of the cases are in the Eastern Health region, while two are in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region.
The first case in the Eastern Health region is a man between 20 and 39 and is related to international travel. A man also between 20 and 39 tested positive for the virus, with the source related to travel within Canada, while the source of infection for a man in the same age group is under investigation.
Auditor general reports worsening finances for N.L., recommends reining in spending
Newfoundland and Labrador s financial problems continue to worsen, according an annual report delivered to the House of Assembly by auditor general Denise Hanrahan.
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A report presented by auditor general Denise Hanrahan to the House of Assembly on Friday says there are considerable risks associated with the province s fiscal outlook.(CBC)
Newfoundland and Labrador s financial problems continue to worsen, according an annual report delivered to the House of Assembly by auditor general Denise Hanrahan on Friday.
Hanrahan s report covers the financial statements of the province from March 2019 to March 2020.
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