Today (Friday, July 24), Newfoundland and Labrador has one new confirmed case of COVID-19.
The one new confirmed case is a female in the Eastern Health region between 20-39 years of age.
The new case is travel-related. The individual, who is a resident of the province, had recently returned from Southeast Asia.
While on route to the province, the individual was symptomatic.
The individual self-isolated upon her return to the province.
Contact tracing by public health officials is underway.
Anyone considered a close contact will be advised to quarantine.
Two hundred and fifty-nine people have recovered from the virus.
To date, 23,254 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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