Today (Friday, November 13), 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 20-39 years of age.
The new case is travel-related. The individual, a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador, returned to the province from Ontario.
The individual has been self-isolating since arrival.
Contact tracing by Public Health officials is underway. Anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.
The province has six active cases. Two hundred and eighty-nine people have recovered from the virus.
To date, 56,186 people have been tested.
The holiday season is quickly approaching. Public Health has prepared guidance on holiday activities. It is important for any holiday event or gathering to be planned in accordance with Public Health guidelines. The guidance is available here.
Public Health is reminding people about the phrase People, Space, Time, and Place. People should always consider these four important reminders as they prepare for the holidays.
- People – The more people you interact with, the greater the risk of spread.
- Space – The closer you are to others, the greater the risk of spread.
- Time – The more time you spend with others, the greater the risk of spread.
- Place – Indoor activities with others are more risky than outdoor activities.
In Alert Level 2, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians should continue to practice good infection prevention and control practices. Daily preventative actions can help to prevent the spread of COVID-19. People are encouraged to continue following proven Public Health measures to protect themselves, their families, and their communities from COVID-19.
These measures 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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Kathy Dicks-Peyton
Health and Community Services
709-729-6986, 699-1982
kathydickspeyton@gov.nl.ca