Today (Thursday, September 3), Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19. The province continues to have one active case.
Two hundred and sixty-five people have recovered from the virus.
To date, 32,752 people have been tested.
COVID Alert is now available in Newfoundland and Labrador for download free through the Apple or Google Play app stores. Newfoundland and Labrador is the second province to launch the app, which will help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The use of COVID Alert is completely voluntary. If a person chooses to download the app and tests positive for COVID-19, they will receive a one-time key from Public Health. When the key is entered into the app, COVID Alert notifies other app users who may have come in close contact with that person in the last 14 days. Those users will be asked to contact Public Health for advice and further guidance.
To learn more and to download COVID Alert, please visit www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/covid-alert.html.
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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