Today (Friday, September 18), Newfoundland and Labrador has one new confirmed case of COVID-19.
The one new confirmed case is a male in the Central Health region between 20-39 years of age.
The new case is travel-related. The individual, a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador, was returning to the province from the United States.
While travelling to the province, the individual was asymptomatic. He has been self-isolating since arrival and following Public Health guidelines.
Contact tracing by Public Health officials is underway. Anyone considered a close contact will be advised to quarantine.
Two hundred and sixty-seven people have recovered from the virus. The province has two active cases of COVID-19. To date, 36,991 people have been tested.
In Alert Level 2, individuals should continue to practice good infection prevention and control practices.
Daily preventative actions can help to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
These actions 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; 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 nl.tr.jit-tr.com/covid-19.
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