Today (Friday, November 13), 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, returned to the province from Ontario.
The individual has been self-isolating since arrival.
Contact tracing by Public Health officials is underway. Anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.
The province has six active cases. Two hundred and eighty-nine people have recovered from the virus.
To date, 56,186 people have been tested.
The holiday season is quickly approaching. Public Health has prepared guidance on holiday activities. It is important for any holiday event or gathering to be planned in accordance with Public Health guidelines.
Public Health is reminding people about the phrase People, Space, Time, and Place. People should always consider these four important reminders as they prepare for the holidays.
In Alert Level 2, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians should continue to practice good infection prevention and control practices. Daily preventative actions can help to prevent the spread of COVID-19. People are encouraged to continue following proven Public Health measures to protect themselves, their families, and their communities from COVID-19.
People are reminded that COVID Alert is available for download free through the Apple or Google Play app stores. Public Health is encouraging people to download the app to help reduce the spread of the virus.
For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit: www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.