Yesterday, Sunday, October 4, Newfoundland and Labrador had one new confirmed case of COVID-19.
The confirmed case is a female in the Western Health region between 60-69 years of age. This case is linked to the reported case on October 3.
The new case is travel-related. The individual arrived in Canada from Central Africa. The individual was asymptomatic during travel.
Public Health guidelines are being followed, and the woman is self-isolating. An investigation by Public Health is completed. Anyone considered a close contact is in quarantine and has been tested.
The province has four active cases of COVID-19.
269 people have recovered from the virus and to date, 44,121 people have been tested.
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.
For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.