Today (Friday, July 10), Newfoundland and Labrador has one new confirmed case of COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the province to 262.
The one new confirmed case is a male in the Eastern Health region between 50-59 years of age.
The new case is travel-related. The individual, who is a resident of the province, had recently returned from the United States.
While on route to Newfoundland and Labrador, the individual was not symptomatic nor considered infectious.
The individual self-isolated upon return to the province as per public health guidelines.
The individual did not travel through the Atlantic Provinces on his return to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Contact tracing by public health officials is underway. Everyone considered a close contact will be advised to quarantine.
As the individual was not symptomatic during travel to the province and followed the self-isolation protocol upon his return, the risk to the public is low at this time.
Two hundred and fifty-eight people have recovered from the virus in Newfoundland and Labrador.
To date, 19,970 people have been tested.
In Alert Level 2, individuals should continue to practice good infection prevention and control practices.
Daily preventative actions can help to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
These actions include:
- Stay informed, be prepared, and follow public health advice;
- Wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds;
- Use an alcohol based hand sanitizer in the absence of soap and water;
- Do not touch your face;
- Practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette;
- Maintain physical distancing;
- Wear a non-medical mask or face covering when you are in public and unable to maintain physical distancing;
- Increase cleanliness and ventilation of public spaces and worksites; and,
- Stay home if you are sick and avoid contact with others.
For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.
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