Today (Monday, April 19), Newfoundland and Labrador has three new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The first new confirmed case is a male in the Eastern Health region between 20-39 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
The second new confirmed case is a female in the Western Health region between 20-39 years of age. The case is a contact of a previous known case.
The third new confirmed case is a female in the Western Health region between 60-69 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
Contact tracing by Public Health officials is underway. Anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.
There are no new recoveries and 1,011 people have recovered. There is no one in hospital due to COVID-19.
There are 25 active cases of COVID-19 in the province.
The regional breakdown of the 25 active cases is as follows:
- Eastern Health – 14
- Central Health – 0
- Labrador-Grenfell Health – 0
- Western Health – 11
To date, 129,832 people have been tested. People can check their COVID-19 test results online here.
There are no new presumptive positive cases.
The case reported Thursday, April 8, in the Eastern Health region remains under investigation.
Out of an abundance of caution and because of one of today’s cases, Public Health is asking passengers who travelled on Air Canada Flight 8018 that departed Montreal and arrived in St. John’s on Thursday, April 15 to arrange COVID-19 testing. To arrange testing, passengers can complete the online self-assessment and referral tool available here or call 811.
The most up to date vaccine data and the number of vaccine doses administered can be found on the provincial COVID-19 data hub.
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.
People 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.
Additional information on the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out can be found on the websites for each of the regional health authorities.
For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.
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Lesley Clarke
Health and Community Services
709-729-6986, 699-2910
lesleyclarke@gov.nl.ca