Today (Monday, October 12), Newfoundland and Labrador has one new confirmed case of COVID-19.
The one new confirmed case is a male in the Central Health region between 20-39 years of age.
The new case is travel-related. The individual, a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador, returned to the province from work in Alberta.
The individual has been self-isolating since arrival.
Contact tracing by Public Health officials is completed. Anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province to 283. The province has nine active cases.
Two hundred and seventy people have recovered from the virus.
To date, 46,792 people have been tested.
In Alert Level 2, individuals should continue to practice good infection prevention and control practices. Daily preventative actions can help to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
These actions include:
- Stay informed, be prepared, and follow Public Health advice;
- Wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds;
- Use an alcohol based hand sanitizer in the absence of soap and water;
- Do not touch your face;
- Practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette;
- Wear a non-medical mask in public indoor spaces;
- Maintain physical distancing;
- Increase cleanliness and ventilation of public spaces and worksites;
- Work from home, if possible; and,
- Stay home if you are sick and avoid contact with others.
People are reminded that COVID Alert is available for download free through the Apple or Google Play app stores. Public Health is encouraging people to download the app to help reduce the spread of the virus.
For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit: www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.
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709-729-6986, 699-1982
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