Yesterday, Monday, December 14, Newfoundland and Labrador had 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 case is travel-related. The individual, a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador, returned to the province from work in British Columbia.
The individual is self-isolating and contact tracing by Public Health officials is underway.
Public Health is making this ask out of an abundance of caution and because of today’s new confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Eastern Health region.
Newfoundland and Labrador has 23 active cases of COVID-19.
There have been no new recoveries since yesterday’s public advisory.
332 people have recovered from COVID-19, no one is in hospital due to the virus and to date, 67,315 people have been tested.
Public Health is reminding people to strictly adhere to the orders from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
In Alert Level 2, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians should continue to practice good infection prevention and control practices.
Public Health has prepared guidance on holiday activities. Holiday events or gatherings should be planned in accordance with Public Health guidelines.
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 infromation related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.