Today (Thursday, January 28), Newfoundland and Labrador has four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Eastern Health region.
The first new confirmed case is a female between 20-39 years of age.
The second new confirmed case is a female between 20-39 years of age.
The third new confirmed case is a male between 20-39 years of age.
The three individuals are close contacts of a previous known case. They are self-isolating. Contact tracing is underway.
The Department of Health and Community Services is advising the public about a suspect case of COVID-19 associated with a daycare. This suspect case is linked to one of the new cases from today.
While there are no positive cases of COVID-19 in a daycare at this time, Public Health officials have been in contact with the daycare and parents to advise that all staff and children in the suspect case’s cohort must quarantine for 14 days. Testing will be completed.
The fourth new confirmed case is a male between 40-49 years of age.
The case is related to international travel. The individual is self-isolating. Contact tracing is completed.
The investigation into the source of the infection for one of yesterday’s cases is continuing. An update will be provided as more information becomes available.
The province has nine active cases of COVID-19.
There have been no new recoveries since yesterday. Three hundred and eighty-eight people have recovered from the virus.
One person is in hospital.
To date, 79,067 people have been tested.
Public Health is reminding people to strictly adhere to the orders of 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.
Public Health is reminding people about the phrase People, Space, Time, and Place. People should always consider these four important reminders.
- 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.
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.
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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Tina Newhook
Health and Community Services
709-729-1377, 728-2837
tinanewhook@gov.nl.ca