Today (Sunday, January 31), Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19.

The province has 13 active cases.

There have been no new recoveries since yesterday meaning 388 people have recovered from the virus.

One person is in hospital.

To date, 80,010 people have been tested.

The investigation into the source of the infection for the case reported on Wednesday, January 27 is continuing. There are five confirmed cases associated with that cluster.

As part of its ongoing investigation into the cluster, Public Health is asking anyone who worked at or visited the following establishments on the specified dates and times listed below to call 811 to arrange testing. People can also arrange testing by completing the online self-assessment and referral tool available here. All those who get tested must self-isolate until they receive a negative test result.

• The Duke of Duckworth in St. John’s, 325 Duckworth Street, on Wednesday, January 20 from 3:30 p.m. to close.
• The Rose and Thistle Pub in St. John’s, 208 Water Street, on Wednesday, January 20 from 4:30 p.m. to close.
• Piatto Pizzeria + Enoteca in St. John’s, 377 Duckworth Street, on Friday, January 22 from 6:00 p.m. to close.

Public Health is thanking these establishments for their cooperation. Restaurants and bars remain open during Alert Level 2. Public Health is reminding people to strictly adhere to the orders of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

The suspected case in a daycare continues to be treated as a suspected case of COVID-19. It has not yet been confirmed by Public Health as a positive case. No children or staff at the daycare have tested positive for the virus at this time.

Public Health strongly encourages people to download COVID Alert to help reduce the spread of the virus. It is available for free through the Apple or Google Play app stores.

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.

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