Today (Saturday, February 27), Newfoundland and Labrador has four new confirmed cases of COVID-19.

The four new confirmed cases are as follows:

In the Eastern Health region:

• One between 20-39 years of age; and,
• Three between 40-49 years of age.

There are two females and two males.

Contact tracing by Public Health officials is underway. Anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.

Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting its sixth death from COVID-19. The individual, a male in the Eastern Health region, was over the age of 70. The department is sending its condolences to the individual’s family and asks everyone to respect the family’s privacy at this time.

There are no new or outstanding presumptive positive cases.

There are 271 active cases of COVID-19.

The regional breakdown of the 271 active cases is as follows:

• Eastern Health – 267
• Central Health – 1
• Labrador-Grenfell Health – 1
• Western Health – 2

There have been 18 new recoveries in the Eastern Health region. There has been one new recovery in the Central Health region. This means 701 people have recovered.

There are 10 people in hospital. Of these patients, six are in intensive care.

To date, 111,741 people have been tested.

People are reminded that they can check their COVID-19 test results online here.

People are encouraged 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 – 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.

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.

Newfoundland and Labrador’s COVID-19 vaccination plan is available online here.

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