Today (Saturday, July 11), Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19. The province currently has one active case.
There is no one in hospital due to the virus.
Two hundred and fifty-eight people have recovered.
To date, 20,175 people have been tested.
The department wishes to provide the public with an update on the case reported yesterday Friday, July 10.
Contact tracing is completed. All close contacts have been tested and are negative to date.
As per public health protocol, everyone considered a close contact has been 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.
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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Media contact
Kathy Dicks-Peyton
Health and Community Services
709-729-6986, 699-1982
kathydickspeyton@gov.nl.ca