Today (Thursday, March 4), Newfoundland and Labrador has five new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The five new confirmed cases are as follows:
In the Eastern Health region:
- One between 40-49 years of age;
- Two between 50-59 years of age; and,
- One between 60-69 years of age.
Three of the cases in the Eastern Health region are close contacts of previous known cases, while one case is related to domestic travel.
One of the cases in the Eastern Health region is also a health care worker at the Trepassey Community Health Clinic. Contact tracing by Public Health officials is underway. Anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.
In the Western Health region:
- One between 20-39 years of age.
The case in the Western Health region is related to international travel.
Contact tracing by Public Health officials is underway. Anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.
There are four females and one male.
There are no new or outstanding presumptive positive cases.
There are 121 active cases of COVID-19 in the province.
The regional breakdown of the 121 active cases is as follows:
- Eastern Health – 118
- Central Health – 0
- Labrador-Grenfell Health – 2
- Western Health – 1
There have been 33 new recoveries in the Eastern Health region. This means 871 people have recovered.
There are eight people in hospital. Of these patients, two are in intensive care.
To date, 113,929 people have been tested.
People are reminded that they can check their COVID-19 test results online here.
The department is advising the public that the positive case of COVID-19 reported on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region for a health care worker at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony is under investigation to determine a source. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
The department is advising rotational workers about an identified COVID-19 outbreak at the Tourmaline Oil Musreau Field Site in Alberta. The department was notified about the outbreak by the Public Health Agency of Canada as individuals from this province work at the site. A list of worksites with declared outbreaks can be found online here.
Rotational workers who have returned to Newfoundland and Labrador in the last 14 days must self-isolate and physically distance away from household members, and complete the online self-assessment and referral tool available here or call 811 to arrange testing. These workers must complete the full 14-day self-isolation period.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include:
- Fever, including chills or sweats;
- A new or worsening cough;
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing;
- Runny, stuffy or congested nose;
- Sore throat or difficulty swallowing;
- Headache;
- Loss of sense of smell or taste;
- Unusual fatigue or lack of energy;
- New onset of muscle aches;
- Loss of appetite;
- Vomiting or diarrhea for more than 24 hours; and,
- Small red or purple spots on hands and/or feet.
People are encouraged to download COVID Alert to help reduce the spread of the virus. It is available for free through the Apple or Google Play app stores.
Public Health is reminding people about the phrase People, Space, Time, and Place.
- People – The more people you interact with, the greater the risk of spread.
- Space – The closer you are to others, the greater the risk of spread.
- Time – The more time you spend with others, the greater the risk of spread.
- Place – Indoor activities with others are more risky than outdoor activities.
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians should continue to practice good infection prevention and control practices.
These practices 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.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s COVID-19 vaccination plan is available online here.
Pre-registration is underway for people 70 years of age and older.
People who have access to the Internet are encouraged as much as possible to use the online pre-registration option. They can pre-register online here. Anyone who knows of someone who is eligible to pre-register and may need assistance with online pre-registration are encouraged to help as you can pre-register on someone’s behalf.
A telephone pre-registration option is available for people who do not have access to the Internet and cannot pre-register online. They can call 1-833-668-3930 or 709-273-3930 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. seven days a week.
To ensure a smooth pre-registration process, people 70 years of age and older are asked to wait and pre-register based on their last name:
From Thursday, March 4, 2021 to Saturday, March 6, 2021, people 70 years of age and older with last names starting with M to Z can pre-register.
As of Sunday, March 7, 2021, people 70 years of age and older who were unable to pre-register during the dates provided based on their last name can do so.
For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit: www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.
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Media contact
Tina Newhook
Health and Community Services
709-729-1377, 728-2837
tinanewhook@gov.nl.ca