The province is extending current COVID-19 restrictions to March 19.

Indoor private gatherings are limited to five people. Indoor public gatherings are set at a maximum of 30 people.

Masks will continue to be mandatory in all indoor public settings.

Restaurants and bars will limit seating to four people per table and will require personal info from patrons.

All visits to long-term care homes will be put on hold, except for compassionate reasons.

All team sports and practices are suspended until further notice.

Public health officials reported three deaths Monday, including two people from the Far North West region. Of the 136 new cases today, 37 are in the Far North. Seven residents of the Far North are in hospital receiving treatment.

The province is reporting 539 recoveries.