Today, (Wednesday, April 8), Newfoundland and Labrador has four new confirmed cases of COVID-19. The four new cases are in the Eastern Health and Central Health regions. Contact tracing by public health officials is underway. Everyone considered a close contact will be advised to quarantine.

This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the province to 232.

The regional breakdown of the 232 total cases is as follows:

• Eastern Health – 219
• Central Health – 6
• Labrador-Grenfell Health – 6
• Western Health – 1

Fifty-three per cent of cases are female and forty-seven per cent are male.

By age, we have 20 people 19 years old and under, 34 between 20-39, 33 between 40-49, 51 between 50-59, 50 between 60-69, and 44 who are 70 years old and above.

Six people are in hospital due to the virus. Of these patients, two are in intensive care.

Seventy-four people have now recovered. There have been two deaths from COVID-19.

To date, 4,149 people have been tested.

Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are reminded to strictly adhere to the public health orders and directives issued by the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

Individuals must practice good infection prevention and control practices. Daily preventative actions can help to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and flatten the curve.

Some examples include:

• Wash your hands often with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds;
• Avoid touching your face;
• Practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette;
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces;
• Maintain a distance of 6 feet (2 metres) between you and others; and,
• Stay home if you are sick.

For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.

For questions related to COVID-19, please email covid19info@gov.nl.ca.

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Health and Community Services
709-729-6986, 699-1982
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