As part of the ongoing investigation into a case in the Western Health region, Public Health is asking anyone who visited the Mary Brown’s, 24 Murphy Square, Corner Brook 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 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
People who visited this location during this time are advised to seek testing, in keeping with public notifications for possible exposure. 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 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.
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Media contact
Lesley Clarke
Health and Community Services
709-729-6986, 699-2910
lesleyclarke@gov.nl.ca