Today (Thursday, October 15), Newfoundland and Labrador has one new confirmed case of COVID-19.
The one new confirmed case is a male in the Western Health region between 40-49 years of age.
The new case is a close contact of a previous case. The individual is a member of the same extended household.
Because this individual was identified previously as a close contact of a previous case, he was already in quarantine throughout the infectious period.
This means there is no risk of transmission to the community.
Contact tracing by Public Health is completed. Everyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province to 284.
The province has nine active cases.
Two hundred and seventy-one people have recovered from the virus.
To date, 47,753 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;
- Work from home, if possible; and,
- Stay home if you are sick and avoid contact with others.
People are reminded that COVID Alert is available for download free through the Apple or Google Play app stores. Public Health is encouraging people to download the app to help reduce the spread of the virus.
For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit: www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.
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