The Nunatsiavut Government is advising that there is still low COVID-19 activity in the community of Nain with no recoveries since the last update on February 21. There are no known cases in any other Labrador Inuit community at this time, and there are no hospitalizations due to the virus.
Public health officials continue to stress that it is likely the virus that causes COVID-19 will continue to present itself in all Labrador Inuit communities, and that activity may or may not be documented or reported. Residents have to assume the virus is present and to continue to follow all public health protocols.
The Nunatsiavut Government will continue to provide updates on COVID-19 activity, but will not be reporting case numbers as they may not be accurate or could identify infected individuals, especially if activity is low in any given Labrador Inuit community.
Individuals with symptoms, with no known exposure to the virus, should contact 811 or complete the online assessment tool at COVID Assessment and Referral to determine if testing is required.
Also, as of yesterday February 24, there are 38 (plus 2 since last update) confirmed active cases of COVID-19 in Voisey’s Bay.
There are 63 (minus 11 since last update) close contacts in isolation.
All positive cases and close contacts are in isolation.
These are official numbers. The next update will be end of day on Monday, February 28.