Today (Sunday, September 13), Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19. The province has two active cases.

The department is providing an update to the public about the 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 completed. The test result is negative. The individual will continue to self-isolate, out of an abundance of caution, and has been following Public Health guidelines. Public Health will continue to follow this case and will advise if further action is required.

Two hundred and sixty-six people have recovered from the virus.

To date, 35,222 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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Kathy Dicks-Peyton
Health and Community Services
709-729-6986, 699-1982
kathydickspeyton@gov.nl.ca