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12/30/2021

Today (Thursday, December 30), Newfoundland and Labrador has 349 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the last media update on December 29. Contact tracing by Public Health is underway and anyone considered a close contact has been advised regarding quarantine according to current guidelines.

In the Eastern Health region:
• Thirty-seven under 20 years of age;
• Eighty-six between 20-39 years of age;
• Twenty-seven between 40-49 years of age;
• Thirty between 50-59 years of age;
• Ten between 60-69 years of age; and
• Nine 70 years of age and above.

There are 111 females and 88 males. All are under investigation.
In the Central Health region:

• Six under 20 years of age;
• Ten between 20-39 years of age;
• Thirteen between 40-49 years of age;
• Twelve between 50-59 years of age;
• Eight between 60-69 years of age; and
• Four 70 years of age and above.

There are 32 females and 21 males. All are under investigation.
In the Western Health region:

• Four under 20 years of age;
• Seven between 20-39 years of age;
• Seven between 40-49 years of age;
• Two between 50-59 years of age;
• One between 60-69 years of age; and
• One 70 years of age and above.

There are 12 females and 10 males. All are under investigation.
In the Labrador-Grenfell Health region:

• Seventeen under 20 years of age:
• Twenty-three between 20-39 years of age;
• Ten between 40-49 years of age;
• Twelve between 50-59 years of age; and
• Four between 60-69 years of age.

There are 28 females and 38 males. All are under investigation.
There are also nine cases that are the result of testing completed by a private lab outside of a Regional Health Authority:

• One under 20 years of age;
• One between 20-39 years of age;
• Three between 40-49 years of age;
• Two between 50-59 years of age; and
• Two between 60-69 years of age.

There are four females and five males. All are under investigation.
There have been 32 new recoveries – 20 in the Eastern Health region, five in the Central Health region and seven in the Western Health region, and 2,271 people have recovered. There is one person in hospital because of COVID-19.

There are currently 1,428 active cases of COVID-19 in the province. The regional breakdown of the active cases is as follows:
• Eastern Health – 975
• Central Health – 174
• Labrador-Grenfell Health – 105
• Western Health – 163
• Unknown - 11

To date, 388,900 tests have been administered. People can check their COVID-19 test results online.

09/08/2021

Today, Wednesday, September 8th, Newfoundland and Labrador has nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the last public advisory. Contact tracing by Public Health is underway and anyone considered a close contact has been advised regarding quarantine according to current guidelines.
The first new case is a male in the Eastern Health region between 20-39 years of age. The case is related to international travel.
The second new case is a female in the Eastern Health region between 20-39 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
The third new case is a male in the Eastern Health region between 60-69 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
The fourth new case is a female in the Western Health region between 60-69 years of age. The case is a contact of a previous known case.
The fifth new case is a male in the Western Health region under 20 years of age. The case is a contact of a previous known case.
The sixth new case is a female in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region between 20-39 years of age. The case is a contact of a previous known case.
The seventh new case is a male in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region between 60-69 years of age. The case is a contact of a previous known case.
The eighth new case is a male in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region between 60-69 years of age. The case is a contact of a previous known case.
The ninth new case is a female in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region between 50-59 years of age. The case is a contact of a previous known case.
There are two new presumptive positive cases in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region. Once presumptive positive cases are confirmed positive, they are reported in public updates as new confirmed cases.
There have been four new recoveries, one in the Eastern Health region, one in the Central Health region and two in the Western Health region and 1,466 people have recovered. There is one person in hospital because of COVID-19.
There are currently 40 active cases of COVID-19 in the province. The regional breakdown of the active cases is as follows:
· Eastern Health – 17
· Central Health – 2
· Labrador-Grenfell Health – 12
· Western Health – 9
To date, 278,001 tests have been administered.
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The investigation into a cluster of cases of COVID-19 in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region announced Monday, September 6, is ongoing. There are 12 confirmed cases of COVID-19 connected to the cluster to date. The investigation involves a large number of contacts. The identified cases are isolating and Labrador-Grenfell Health is conducting contract tracing. The source of the cluster is under investigation.
The investigation into a cluster of cases of COVID-19 in the Western Health region announced on Monday, August 30, is ongoing. There are seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 connected to the cluster to date. The identified cases are isolating and Western Health is conducting contract tracing. The source of the cluster is under investigation.
The investigation into a cluster of cases of COVID-19 in the Eastern Health region announced on Wednesday, August 18, is ongoing. There are five confirmed cases of COVID-19 connected to the cluster to date. Anyone considered a close contact has been advised regarding quarantine according to current guidelines. Contact tracing by Public Health officials is finished and the risk to the public is low. The source of the cluster is under investigation.
As a result of the cluster in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region, several towns and communities on the Northern Peninsula – East Region have moved to Alert Level 3. This includes a requirement for wearing masks in all indoor public spaces. The towns and communities include Roddickton, Englee, Conche, Croque, St. Julien’s and Main Brook. This also includes communities along Routes 432, starting at the intersection of Route 432 and Route 433 and north to the northerly limit of the town of Main Brook, Routes 433, 434 and 438. This will give Public Health the ability to carry out their investigation and conduct community wide testing in the area, while reducing the risk of onward transmission and spread. Please refer to the Provincial Government COVID-19 website for information on the Special Measures Order and restrictions associated with Level 3.
👉 As part of the ongoing investigations into recent cases, Public Health is asking anyone who visited several locations, listed on the COVID-19 website below, to arrange COVID-19 testing. To arrange testing, complete the online self-assessment and referral tool available here or call 811 👈
https://www.gov.nl.ca/.../potential-covid-19-exposures/
People who visited these locations and currently have symptoms of COVID-19 are required to isolate until 24 hours after their symptoms resolve and they receive a negative test result. People who visited these locations and do not currently have symptoms of COVID-19 are not required to isolate until they receive a negative test result. While awaiting their test result, they should monitor for symptoms and isolate should any symptoms develop.

08/27/2021

Public Health Advises of Potential COVID-19 Exposure
Public Health is advising residents of potential COVID-19 exposures in our province. There are exposure notifications related to retail locations as well as through wastewater testing.
As part of the ongoing investigation into a case in the Eastern Health region, Public Health is asking anyone who visited the locations below on the date and time listed to arrange testing. The businesses have been notified and Public Health thanks them for their cooperation.
· Costco Galway, 75 Danny Drive, St. John’s, Sunday, August 22 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
· Sobeys, 1621 Topsail Road, Paradise, Tuesday, August 24 from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
People who visited these locations during these times are advised to seek testing, in keeping with public notifications for possible exposure. People can arrange testing by completing the online self-assessment and referral tool available here or by calling 811. People who visited these locations and currently have symptoms of COVID-19 are required to isolate until 24 hours after their symptoms resolve and they receive a negative test result. People who visited these locations during these times and do not currently have symptoms of COVID-19 are not required to isolate until they receive a negative test result. While awaiting their test result, they should monitor for symptoms and isolate should any symptoms develop.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include:
· Fever, including chills or sweats;
· A new or worsening cough;
· Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing;
· Runny, stuffy or congested nose;
· Sore throat or difficulty swallowing;
· Headache;
· Loss of sense of smell or taste;
· Unusual fatigue or lack of energy;
· New onset of muscle aches;
· Loss of appetite;
· Vomiting or diarrhea for more than 24 hours; and,
· Small red or purple spots on hands and/or feet.
Out of an abundance of caution, residents are being advised that through wastewater testing, there has been a detection of the virus that causes COVID-19 in the town of Paradise in the Eastern Health region. While this result is not a cause for alarm, it indicates for Public Health that the COVID-19 virus is in the area. This is why it is important for residents in this area to get tested if you experience one of the symptoms of COVID-19 that are listed above.
Collecting wastewater samples help serve as an early warning system that the virus is present in a community. It can help public health officials provide targeted advice to communities as the pandemic continues.
· The wastewater testing program in the Newfoundland and Labrador uses regular surveillance to identify the presence or absence of COVID-19.
· Wastewater surveillance for COVID-19 began in the province on February 15, 2021.
· This form of surveillance has been found to uncover trends of COVID-19 in the community 4-10 days earlier than clinical data would by detecting the presence of the virus in asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic populations.
· Collecting this information can continue to serve as an early warning system for the province and help public health target advice to communities now and after the pandemic ends.
For now, the most important thing that everyone can do to help bring this pandemic to an end is to be vaccinated. This is our way out and every dose matters. Additional information on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout is on the government website at www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/vaccine/gettheshot/, as well as the websites for each of the regional health authorities:
Eastern Health
Central Health
Western Health
Labrador-Grenfell Health
Additional information related to COVID-19 can be found at https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/.

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08/27/2021

Today (Friday, August 27), Newfoundland and Labrador has seven new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the last public advisory. Contact tracing by Public Health is underway and anyone considered a close contact has been advised regarding quarantine according to current guidelines.
The first new confirmed case is a male in the Eastern Health region between 20-39 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
The second new confirmed case is a female in the Eastern Health region between 20-39 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
The third new confirmed case is a male in the Central Health region between 20-39 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
The fourth new confirmed case is a male in the Western Health region between 20-39 years of age. The case is under investigation.
The fifth new confirmed case is a female in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region between 50-59 years of age. The case is a close contact of a previous known case.
The sixth new confirmed case is a female in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region under 20 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
The seventh new confirmed case is a female in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region under 20 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
There are six new recoveries in the Eastern Health region and 1,441 people have recovered. There is no one in hospital due to COVID-19.
The presumptive positive case reported Wednesday, August 25 in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region has now been confirmed positive and is included in the province’s total active case count.
There are currently 14 active cases of COVID-19 in the province. The regional breakdown of the active cases is as follows:
• Eastern Health – 8
• Central Health – 1
• Labrador-Grenfell Health – 4
• Western Health – 1
To date, 269,142 tests have been administered. People can check their COVID-19 test results online here.
The ongoing investigation into a cluster of cases of COVID-19 in the Eastern Health region announced on Wednesday, August 18, has identified five confirmed cases to date. Contact tracing by public health officials is completed and the risk to the public is low. Anyone considered a close contact has been advised regarding quarantine according to current guidelines.
All travellers coming to Newfoundland and Labrador, including Newfoundland and Labrador residents, are required to fill out a travel form found here. The travel form can be completed up to 30 days prior to the travel date. Please submit proof of your COVID-19 vaccination by uploading it to your form. If you are over 12 and not vaccinated against COVID-19, you will be required to self- isolate upon entry into the province. If you travelled from within the Atlantic Provinces and are an Atlantic Canadian resident, you will need to complete the travel form but you will not need to complete the vaccination section.
The most up to date vaccine data and the number of vaccine doses administered is on the provincial COVID-19 data hub.

08/02/2021

Today (Monday, August 2), Newfoundland and Labrador has three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the last public advisory.

Contact tracing by Public Health is underway and anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.

The first new confirmed case was reported Saturday, July 31 and is a female in the Western Health region under 20 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.

The second new confirmed case was reported today and is a male in the Eastern Health region between 20-39 years of age. The case is related to international travel.

The third new confirmed case was reported today and is a female in the Eastern Health region between 20-39 years of age. The case is related to international travel.

There have been no new recoveries in the province and 1,421 people have recovered. There are two people in hospital due to COVID-19. One is a crewmember from the ship that was off the coast of Bay Bulls and one is a crewmember from the ship that was anchored in Conception Bay.

There are currently five active cases of COVID-19 in the province. The regional breakdown of the active cases is as follows:
• Eastern Health
o 2
o 1 related to ship previously in Bay Bulls
o 1 related to ship previously in Conception Bay
• Central Health – 0
• Labrador-Grenfell Health – 0
• Western Health – 1

To date, 263,102 tests have been administered. People can check their COVID-19 test results online here.

As part of the ongoing investigation into the case in the Western Health region, Public Health is asking anyone who visited the A&W Restaurant at 39 Queen Street in Stephenville on the date and time listed below to arrange testing.

• Friday, July 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
People who visited or dined at this location during this time are advised to seek testing, in keeping with public notifications for possible exposure. This does not apply to patrons who only used the drive-thru. People can also arrange testing by completing the online self-assessment and referral tool available here or by calling 811. People who visited or dined at this location and currently have symptoms of COVID-19 are required to isolate until 24 hours after their symptoms resolve and they receive a negative test result. People who visited the restaurant and do not currently have symptoms of COVID-19 are not required to isolate until they receive a negative test result. While awaiting their test result, they should monitor for symptoms and isolate should any symptoms develop.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include:
• Fever, including chills or sweats;
• A new or worsening cough;
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing;
• Runny, stuffy or congested nose;
• Sore throat or difficulty swallowing;
• Headache;
• Loss of sense of smell or taste;
• Unusual fatigue or lack of energy;
• New onset of muscle aches;
• Loss of appetite;
• Vomiting or diarrhea for more than 24 hours; and,
• Small red or purple spots on hands and/or feet.
The restaurant has been notified and Public Health thanks them for their cooperation.

06/10/2021

Today (Thursday, June 10), Newfoundland and Labrador has five new confirmed cases of COVID-19. Contact tracing by Public Health is underway and anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.
The first new confirmed case is a male in the Eastern Health region between 40-49 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
The second new confirmed case is a female in the Central Health region under 20 years of age. The case is a contact of a previous case.
The third new confirmed case is a female in the Western Health region under 20 years of age. The case is a contact of a previous case. The case is connected to the cluster in the Western Health region.
The fourth new confirmed case is a male in the Western Health region under 20 years of age. The case is a contact of a previous case. The case is connected to the cluster in the Western Health region.
The fifth new confirmed case is a male in the Western Health region under 20 years of age. The case is a contact of a previous case. The case is connected to the cluster in the Western Health region.
There are seven new recoveries, six in the Central Health region and one in the Western Health region and 1,303 people have recovered. There is no one in hospital due to COVID-19.
There are 51 active cases of COVID-19 in the province. The regional breakdown of the 51 active cases is as follows:
· Eastern Health – 5
· Central Health – 13
· Labrador-Grenfell Health – 0
· Western Health – 33
To date, 152,327 people have been tested. People can check their COVID-19 test results online here.
The investigation into the cluster of cases in the Central Health region is ongoing. As of now, there are 69 confirmed cases associated with the cluster, two probable cases associated with the cluster and one presumptive positive case associated with the cluster. The source of infection remains under investigation.
The investigation into the cluster of cases in the Western Health region is ongoing. As of now, there are 35 confirmed cases associated with the cluster and there is one presumptive positive case associated with the cluster. The source of infection remains under investigation.
In addition to the confirmed cluster related presumptive positive cases, there is one presumptive positive case in the province.
The cases reported Friday, May 28, Tuesday, June 8, and Wednesday, June 9 in the Central Health region remain under investigation. The cases reported Thursday, May 27, Thursday, June 3, Friday, June 4, Saturday, June 5, and Wednesday June 9 in the Western Health region remain under investigation.
COVID-19 vaccination clinics remain open in the Western Health region. If you are not symptomatic and you are not isolating for any reason, please proceed with your vaccination. If you are isolating, please contact Public Health in the region for vaccination advice.
The most up to date vaccine data and the number of vaccine doses administered is on the provincial COVID-19 data hub.

05/23/2021

Today (Sunday, May 23), Newfoundland and Labrador has twenty-three new confirmed cases of COVID-19. Contact tracing by Public Health is underway and anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.
The twenty-three new confirmed cases are as follows:
In the Central Health region:
· 3 are under 20 years of age;
· 9 are between 20-39 years of age;
· 4 are between 50-59 years of age;
· 3 are between 60-69 years of age; and,
· 1 is 70 years of age and older.
There are 7 females and 13 males.
These cases are connected to the cluster in the Central Health region.
In the Eastern Health region:
· 2 are between 20-39 years of age.
There are 2 males.
These cases in the Eastern Health region are related to travel within Canada.
In the Western Health region:
· 1 is under 20 years of age.
It is a female.
This case in the Western Health region is a close contact of a previous known case.
There is 1 new recovery in the Eastern Health region and 1,156 people have recovered. There are four people in hospital due to COVID-19.
There are 87 active cases of COVID-19 in the province. The regional breakdown of the 87 active cases is as follows:
· Eastern Health – 29
· Central Health – 41
· Labrador-Grenfell Health – 1
· Western Health – 16
To date, 141,529 people have been tested. People can check their COVID-19 test results online here.
The investigation into the cluster of cases in the Central Health region is ongoing. There are now twenty-four confirmed cases of COVID-19 associated with the cluster and the source of infection remains under investigation. There are 8 remaining presumptive positive cases in the Central Health region related to the cluster. Once presumptive positive cases are confirmed positive, they are reported in public updates as new confirmed cases.
Public Health is advising against travel in and out of the Lewisporte to Summerford area of the province, except for essential purposes. They are also strongly encouraging people in the Lewisporte to Summerford area to get tested for COVID-19 regardless of whether or not they are experiencing symptoms. Information on community wide testing is available on Central Health’s website. People can also arrange testing by completing the online self-assessment and referral tool available here or by calling 811.
The case reported Friday, May 21 in the Western Health region and the case reported Thursday, May 20 in the Central Health region remain under investigation.

Remember to Stay safe and follow all public health guidelines !

05/09/2021

Today (Sunday, May 9), Newfoundland and Labrador has five new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The first new confirmed case is a male in the Eastern Health region between 40-49 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
The second new confirmed case is a male in the Eastern Health region between 40-49 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
The third new confirmed case is a male in the Eastern Health region between 40-49 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
The fourth new confirmed case is a male in the Central Health region between 60-69 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
The fifth new confirmed case is a female in the Western Health region 70 years of age and older. The case is a close contact of a previous known case.
Contact tracing by Public Health is underway. Anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.
There are five new recoveries, three in the Eastern Health region, one in the Central Health region and one in the Western Health region and 1,061 people have recovered. One person is in hospital due to COVID-19.
There are 67 active cases of COVID-19 in the province. The regional breakdown of the 67 active cases is as follows:
· Eastern Health – 40
· Central Health – 12
· Labrador-Grenfell Health – 3
· Western Health – 12
To date, 136,097 people have been tested. People can check their COVID-19 test results online here.
There are no new presumptive positive cases.
The case reported yesterday Saturday, May 8 in the Western Health region remains under investigation.
Out of an abundance of caution and because of recent cases over the weekend, Public Health is asking passengers who travelled on the flights listed below to arrange COVID-19 testing. To arrange testing, passengers can complete the online self-assessment and referral tool available here or call 811.
· Air Canada Flight 7542 that departed Toronto and arrived in Deer Lake on Thursday, May 6.
· WestJet Flight 3422 that departed Halifax and arrived in St. John’s on Friday, May 7.
People are encouraged to download COVID Alert to help reduce the spread of the virus. It is available for free through the Apple or Google Play app stores.