As part of the ongoing investigation into a case in the Western Health region, Public Health is advising of potential COVID-19 exposures.

Public Health is asking anyone who visited Veitch’s Ultramar and Service Station, 14 Confederation Drive, Corner Brook on the dates and times listed below to arrange testing. This does not include anyone who did not enter the building and paid at the pumps. The station has been notified and Public Health thanks them for their cooperation.

• Tuesday, August 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p. m.
• Thursday, August 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Friday, August 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Monday, August 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 25 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday, August 26 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Friday, August 27 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Public Health is asking anyone who visited Jungle Jim’s, 41 Maple Valley Road, 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.

• Wednesday, August 25 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

People who visited these locations during these times 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 these locations 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 these locations 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