Public Health is asking passengers who travelled on Air Canada Flight 7542 that departed Toronto on Sunday, May 9 and arrived in Deer Lake on Monday, May 10 to arrange COVID-19 testing. To arrange testing, passengers can complete the online self-assessment and referral tool available here or call 811.
Public Health is making this ask out of an abundance of caution and because of today’s COVID-19 cases.
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.
Even if someone receives a negative test result, Public Health is encouraging all passengers to continue monitoring themselves for symptoms for a full 14 days from the time of their arrival in the province.
For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.
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