Today (Saturday, September 12), Newfoundland and Labrador has one new confirmed case of COVID-19.
The one new confirmed case is a male in the Central Health region between 40-49 years of age.
The new case is travel-related. The individual, a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador, was returning to the province from Alberta. While travelling to the province, the individual was asymptomatic. He has been self-isolating since arrival and following Public Health guidelines.
Contact tracing by Public Health officials is underway. Anyone considered a close contact will be advised to quarantine.
The department is also advising the public about a positive case of COVID-19 detected at the Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) mine in Labrador through their staff and contractor screening protocols. Additional testing through the provincial Public Health and Microbiology Laboratory is being completed to determine if this is another confirmed case of the virus.
The individual is self-isolating and has been following Public Health guidelines. Public Health has completed contact tracing. Any close contacts have been advised to quarantine and will be tested as per protocol.
Two hundred and sixty-six people have recovered from the virus.
To date, 34,934 people have been tested.
With today’s new confirmed case, Newfoundland and Labrador currently has two active cases of COVID-19.
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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Media contact
Kathy Dicks-Peyton
Health and Community Services
709-729-6986, 699-1982
kathydickspeyton@gov.nl.ca