Over the weekend, October 24th and 25th, Newfoundland and Labrador had two new cases of COVID-19.
One new confirmed case is a male in the Eastern Health region between 50-59 years of age.
The confirmed case is travel-related. The individual, a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador, returned to the province from work in Alberta.
The other new confirmed case is a male in the Western Health region between 60-69 years of age.
The confirmed case is travel-related. The individual travelled to the province from Ontario. The individual, who is not a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador, came to the province after being granted a travel exemption.
Both individuals has been self-isolating since arrival. Contact tracing by Public Health officials is completed. Anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.
The province currently has 11 active cases of COVID-19.
275 people have recovered from the virus and to date, 50,682 people have been tested.
People entering Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded to adhere to the orders from the Chief Medical Officer of Health and self-isolate in accordance with the province’s Public Health requirements. Everyone has a part to play in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
In Alert Level 2, individuals should continue to practice good infection prevention and control practices. Daily preventative actions can help to prevent the spread of 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.