Media Advisory: Minister and Provincial Aquaculture Veterinarian to Speak with the Media

The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will be joined by Dr. Daryl Whelan, Director of Aquatic Health and Development, to speak with the media today (Tuesday, December 18) regarding a recently confirmed case of infectious salmon anaemia virus on the south coast of the province.

Minister Dalley and Dr. Whelan will address the media in front of the House of Assembly at 4:00 p.m.

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Media contact:

Bradley Power
Director of Communications
Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
709-729-3733, 699-5707
bradleypower@gov.nl.ca 

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