Premier Andrew Furey announced yesterday that changes to the Atlantic Bubble announced last month will be extended for another month.
That means anyone entering Newfoundland and Labrador, including those in the other Atlantic provinces, must isolate for 14 days on arrival.
While two weeks have passed since Tibb’s Eve with no new cases reported yesterday, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald is concerned that some people may be experiencing symptoms, but not getting tested.
Fitzgerald says that may be because a person might not believe they’ve come into contact with COVID-19, they are afraid of public reaction, or fear confirmation they have COVID-19. She’s urging anyone who is experiencing a fever or new cough to contact 811 for testing.
Dr. Fitzgerald says if a person is experiencing two of any of the following symptoms, she asked them to arrange for testing:
– 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
The severity of symptoms can range from mild to severe. Current information suggests that most cases are not severe nor do they require hospitalization.