Today (Monday, November 30), Newfoundland and Labrador has one new confirmed case of COVID-19.
The one new confirmed case is a female in the Eastern Health region between 20-39 years of age.
The individual, a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador, is a close contact of a previous known travel case. The individual is a member of the same household.
The individual is self-isolating and contact tracing by Public Health officials is underway.
The Department of Health and Community Services is providing an update on one of the cases announced yesterday (Sunday, November 29). The investigation into the source of the infection is finished. The case is travel-related. The individual, who is not a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador, came to the province from Ontario after being granted a travel exemption.
The Department of Health and Community Services is reminding people that only essential travel to Newfoundland and Labrador is permitted.
Starting tomorrow (Tuesday, December 1), all essential travel to Newfoundland and Labrador requires the completion of a travel form that can be submitted online up to 30 days prior to travel. Once the travel form is completed, travellers will receive an email with a reference number that they will be required to present to border officials upon arrival in the province.
Newfoundland and Labrador has 36 active cases of COVID-19.
There has been a recovery in the Eastern Health region. This means 298 people have recovered. No one is in hospital due to the virus.
To date, 62,521 people have been tested.
Public Health is reminding people to strictly adhere to the orders from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
People must remain vigilant and follow all Public Health measures to protect themselves, their families, and their communities from the spread of COVID-19.
In Alert Level 2, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians should continue to practice good infection prevention and control practices.
These practices 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.
Public Health is reminding people about the phrase People, Space, Time, and Place. People should always consider these four important reminders. They are especially important with the holidays approaching.
- 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.
Public Health has prepared guidance on holiday activities. Holiday events or gatherings should be planned in accordance with Public Health guidelines. The guidance is available here.
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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Media contact
Tina Newhook
Health and Community Services
709-729-1377, 728-2837
tinanewhook@gov.nl.ca