Public Health is aware of potential COVID-19 exposures on the following flights to the coast of Labrador:

• Air Borealis, Flight # PB961, December 20, 2021 (all stops)
• Air Borealis, Flight # PB962, December 20, 2021 (all stops)
• Air Borealis, Flight # PB961, December 21, 2021 (all stops)
• Air Borealis, Flight # PB962, December 21, 2021 (all stops)

Public Health in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region is working with leadership and officials from the Nunatsiavut Department of Health and Social Development and Mushuau Innu First Nation to contact travellers identified from the flight manifests.

Public Health is advising those who were on any of these flights to isolate immediately and arrange testing by calling 8-1-1 or completing an online assessment. Individuals who have already been contacted directly by Public Health do not need to call 8-1-1 or complete an assessment.

People who share a household with travellers who were on these flights should also isolate until the traveller receives a negative test

The Provincial Government understands this is concerning for those who live in coastal Labrador communities. Our best defence to reduce the risk of COVID spread is to keep your number of contacts small, avoid larger gatherings, wear your mask around those outside your bubble, maintain physical distancing, wash your hands, and stay home and away from others if you feel unwell.

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.

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
Nancy Hollett
Health and Community Services
709-729-6554, 327-7878
nancyhollett@gov.nl.ca