Today (Friday, August 28), Newfoundland and Labrador has one new confirmed case of COVID-19.
The one new confirmed case is a female in the Eastern Health region under 19 years of age.
The new case is related to international travel. The individual, who is a resident of the province, had recently returned from Asia.
While on route to the province, the individual was asymptomatic.
The individual, upon her arrival, followed public health guidelines and self-isolated.
Contact tracing by public health officials is underway. Everyone considered a close contact is being advised to quarantine.
Two hundred and sixty-five people have recovered from the virus.
To date, 31,371 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;
- Wear a non-medical mask in public indoor spaces;
- 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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