Please note, due to the IT issues being experienced by the healthcare sector, some information was not available for today’s advisory. Be assured that Public Health and the regional health authorities continue to address COVID-19 in the province. People needing a COVID-19 vaccine or a test for COVID-19 should proceed as those services are ongoing. If you have a positive COVID-19 test, Public Health will call you as soon as the test results are received from the lab. Work continues to resolve the issue as soon as possible, however there may be a delay in receiving negative test results. Below is the information available at this time.
Today (Monday, November 1), Newfoundland and Labrador has two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the last public advisory. Contact tracing by Public Health is underway and anyone considered a close contact has been advised regarding quarantine according to current guidelines.
In the Eastern Health region:
- One under 20 years of age.
The case is a female and is a contact of a previously known case.
In the Western Health region:
- One between 50-59 years of age.
The case is a male and is related to travel within Canada.
As of Saturday, October 30, there have been 10 new recoveries, six in the Eastern Health region, two in the Central Health region and two in the Western Health region and 1,880 people have recovered. There is one person in hospital because of COVID-19.
There are currently 91 active cases of COVID-19 in the province. The regional breakdown of the active cases is as follows:
- Eastern Health – 79
- Central Health – 10
- Labrador-Grenfell Health – 0
- Western Health – 2
The number of tests that have been administered is not available at this time.
The investigation into the cases of COVID-19 related to the Marystown area in the Eastern Health region announced Friday, October 22, is ongoing. To date, there have been 78 confirmed cases of COVID-19 connected to the cluster. The identified cases are isolating and Eastern Health is conducting contract tracing. The source of the cluster is under investigation. Anyone who is identified as a close contact of a case will be contacted by public health and given instructions specific to their vaccination status.
The investigation into the cases of COVID-19 related to the Central Health region announced Monday, September 20, is ongoing. To date, there are 91 confirmed cases of COVID-19 connected to the Baie Verte cluster, 66 confirmed cases of COVID-19 connected to the Twillingate/New World Island cluster and 56 confirmed cases of COVID-19 connected to the Bishop’s Falls/Botwood cluster. Any identified cases are isolating and Central Health is conducting contact tracing. The source of the clusters are under investigation.
Currently, the online self-assessment and testing referral app is not functioning. We ask anyone meeting the following criteria to call 811 for testing:
- Anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
- Anyone who is a contact to a known case of COVID-19.
- Travelers arriving to Newfoundland and Labrador who need a COVID-19 test (i.e. unvaccinated or partially vaccinated traveler needing a test).
- Anyone who has received a notification from the COVID Alert App.
- Anyone needing a test as a result of an advisory from Public Health (e.g. a flight advisory or public place connected with a COVID-19 case).
Symptoms of COVID-19 include:
- Fever, including chills or sweats;
- A new or worsening cough;
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing;
- Runny, stuffy or congested nose;
- Sore throat or difficulty swallowing;
- Headache;
- Loss of sense of smell or taste;
- Unusual fatigue or lack of energy;
- New onset of muscle aches;
- Loss of appetite;
- Vomiting or diarrhea for more than 24 hours; and,
- Small red or purple spots on hands and/or feet.
As part of the ongoing investigation into a case in the Western Health region, Public Health is asking anyone who visited location listed below on the respective date and time to arrange testing by calling 811. The business has been notified and Public Health thanks them for their cooperation. Potential COVID-19 exposure notifications are posted on the COVID-19 website here.
- Deer Lake Irving Big Stop Restaurant, 62 Trans-Canada Highway, Deer Lake on Thursday, October 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
People who visited this location and currently have symptoms of COVID-19 are required to isolate until 24 hours after their symptoms resolve and they receive a negative test result. People who visited this location and do not currently have symptoms of COVID-19 are not required to isolate until they receive a negative test result. While awaiting their test result, they should monitor for symptoms and isolate should any symptoms develop.
In addition, Public Health is issuing a flight advisory for the flight below. All passengers should arrange for COVID-19 testing.
- Air Canada Flight AC7542 that departed Toronto on October 27 and arriving in Deer Lake on October 28.
Passengers on the identified flight, if symptomatic, are required to immediately self-isolate until 24 hours after their symptoms resolve and they receive a negative test result. Passengers who do not currently have symptoms of COVID-19 should continue to follow the self-isolation rules based on their COVID-19 vaccination status. Public Health is making this request out of an abundance of caution.
Wearing a non-medical face mask that covers the nose and mouth is required in public indoor settings for everyone ages 5 and over. Information on the Public Health guidance on masks can be found at https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/public-health-guidance/guidance/masks/.
All travellers coming to Newfoundland and Labrador, including Newfoundland and Labrador residents, are required to fill out a travel form. Those who completed a form prior to the IT outage can provide their reference number and other identification at the point of entry. If you did not have a form completed, you will complete a paper travel form at the point of entry. We ask travellers for their patience and kindness as this may cause delays at airports and ferry terminals. Further information for those travelling to the province, including isolation and testing requirements, can be found here.
The most up to date vaccine data and the number of vaccine doses administered is on the provincial COVID-19 data hub. Information on COVID-19 vaccines for Newfoundland and Labrador is available online here. Additional information on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout is on the websites for each of the regional health authorities:
Eastern Health
Central Health
Western Health
Labrador-Grenfell Health
Please continue following the proven Public Health measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. People are encouraged to download COVID Alert to help reduce the spread of the virus. It is available free through the Apple or Google Play app stores.
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
Lesley Clarke
Health and Community Services
709-729-6986, 699-2910
lesleyclarke@gov.nl.ca