Today (Wednesday, August 18), Newfoundland and Labrador has six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the last public advisory. Contact tracing by Public Health is underway and anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.
The first new confirmed case is a male in the Eastern Health region under 20 years of age. The case is related to international travel.
The second new confirmed case is a male in the Eastern Health region between 20-39 years of age. The case is related to international travel.
The third new confirmed case is a female in the Eastern Health region between 50-59 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
The fourth new confirmed case is a male in the Eastern Health region under 20 years of age. The case is a close contact of a previous known case.
The fifth new confirmed case is a female in the Eastern Health region under 20 years of age. The case is a close contact of a previous known case.
The sixth 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.
There have been three new recoveries in the Eastern Health region and 1,430 people have recovered. There is no one in hospital due to COVID-19.
There are currently 12 active cases of COVID-19 in the province. The regional breakdown of the active cases is as follows:
- Eastern Health – 11
- Central Health – 0
- Labrador-Grenfell Health – 1
- Western Health – 0
To date, 266,406 tests have been administered. People can check their COVID-19 test results online here.
As part of the ongoing investigation into a case in the Eastern Health region, Public Health is asking anyone who visited the Tim Hortons at 283 Portugal Cove Road in St. John’s on the date and time listed below to arrange testing. The restaurant has been notified and Public Health thanks them for their cooperation.
- Thursday, August 12 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
People who visited this location during this time are advised to seek testing, in keeping with public notifications for possible exposure. This does not apply to patrons who only used the drive-thru. People can arrange testing by completing the online self-assessment and referral tool available here or by calling 811. People who visited this location and currently have symptoms of COVID-19 are required to isolate until 24 hours after their symptoms resolve and they receive a negative test result. People who visited the restaurant during this time and do not currently have symptoms of COVID-19 are not required to isolate until they receive a negative test result. While awaiting their test result, they should monitor for symptoms and isolate should any symptoms develop.
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.
All travellers coming to Newfoundland and Labrador, including Newfoundland and Labrador residents, are required to fill out a travel form found here. The travel form can be completed up to 30 days prior to the travel date. Please submit proof of your COVID-19 vaccination by uploading it to your form. If you are over 12 and not vaccinated against COVID-19, you will be required to self- isolate upon entry into the province. If you travelled from within the Atlantic Provinces and are an Atlantic Canadian resident, you will need to complete the travel form but you will not need to complete the vaccination section.
The most up to date vaccine data and the number of vaccine doses administered is on the provincial COVID-19 data hub. Information on COVID-19 vaccines for Newfoundland and Labrador is available online here. Additional information on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout is on the websites for each of the regional health authorities:
Eastern Health
Central Health
Western Health
Labrador-Grenfell Health
Please continue following the proven Public Health measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. People are encouraged to download COVID Alert to help reduce the spread of the virus. It is available free through the Apple or Google Play app stores. 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
Lesley Clarke
Health and Community Services
709-729-6986, 699-2910
lesleyclarke@gov.nl.ca