Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting two new COVID deaths for the first two weeks of 2023 from Jan. 1 to Jan. 14.

There were 25 new hospitalizations during that period with three new admissions to critical care. Only 24.2 per cent of the province’s population is up to date on COVID vaccinations. “Up to date” is defined as anyone who has received a booster shot or received their first two doses within the last six months.