Newfoundland and Labrador has one new confirmed case of COVID-19.
The one new confirmed case is a male in the Eastern Health region between 50-59 years of age.
The new case is travel-related.
The individual, who is a resident of the province, had recently returned from the United States.
While on route to Newfoundland and Labrador, the individual was not symptomatic nor considered infectious.
The individual self-isolated upon return to the province as per public health guidelines.
The individual did not travel through the Atlantic Provinces on his return to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Contact tracing by public health officials is underway. Everyone considered a close contact will be advised to quarantine.
As the individual was not symptomatic during travel to the province and followed the self-isolation protocol upon his return, the risk to the public is low at this time.