Effective Saturday, June 12 at 12:01 a.m., communities in the Western Health region of the province will return to Alert Level 2.

This includes the communities of St. George’s, Stephenville Crossing, Stephenville, Port au Port East and all towns on the Port au Port Peninsula and towns and communities along Routes 403, 460, 461, 462, 463 and 490.

This change in alert level is happening based on the Public Health investigation to date and the epidemiology in the region. While a source has not yet been determined, the risk to the public is deemed low.

Please remember to keep you contacts low and to your steady 20, practice social distancing, wear your mask, wash your hands and most importantly stay home if you are unwell and get tested.

If you have even one mild symptom of COVID-19, it is important that you arrange for a test by completing our online self-assessment and testing referral. Symptoms include:

• Fever, including chills and or sweats;
• A new or worsening cough;
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing;
• Runny, stuffy or congested nose, not related to seasonal allergies or other known causes/conditions;
• Sore throat or difficulty swallowing;
• Headache;
• Acute loss of sense of smell or taste;
• Unusual fatigue, lack of energy;
• New onset of muscle aches;
• Loss of appetite;
• Vomiting or diarrhea for more than 24 hours; or
• A child displaying small red or purple spots on hands and/or feet.

Please refer to the Provincial Government COVID-19 website for information on the Special Measures Order and restrictions associated with all Alert Levels.

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Media contact
Lesley Clarke
Health and Community Services
709-729-6986, 699-2910
lesleyclarke@gov.nl.ca