Today (Friday, February 26), Newfoundland and Labrador has four new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The four new confirmed cases are as follows:
In the Eastern Health region:
• One between 20-39 years of age;
• One between 60-69 years of age; and,
• One 70 years of age and above.
In the Central Health region:
• One between 20-39 years of age.
There are three females and one male.
Contact tracing by Public Health officials is underway. Anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.
There are no new or outstanding presumptive positive cases.
There are 287 active cases of COVID-19.
The regional breakdown of the 287 active cases is as follows:
• Eastern Health – 282
• Central Health – 2
• Labrador-Grenfell Health – 1
• Western Health – 2
There have been 48 new recoveries in the Eastern Health region. There have been three new recoveries in the Central Health region and one new recovery in the Western Health region. This means 682 people have recovered from the virus.
There are 11 people in hospital. Of these patients, five are in intensive care.
To date, 111,049 people have been tested.
People are reminded that they can check their COVID-19 test results online here.
The risk of community spread in the Avalon region remains high. This means the Avalon region will remain in Alert Level 5. This will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Public Health continues to advise against travel in and out of the St. John’s metro area, except for essential purposes.
Public Health has determined that the St. John’s metro area outbreak has not resulted in community spread to the rest of the province.
This means all areas outside the Avalon region will move to Alert Level 4. This will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Alert Level 4 goes into effect tonight Saturday, February 27, 2021, at 12:01 a.m.
The areas outside the Avalon region include:
• Labrador-Grenfell Health;
• Central Health;
• Western Health; and,
• Zone 4 of Eastern Health, which encompasses the Burin and Bonavista Peninsulas, as well as the Clarenville area, including the Isthmus.
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.
Public Health is reminding people about the phrase People, Space, Time, and Place.
• People – The more people you interact with, the greater the risk of spread.
• Space – The closer you are to others, the greater the risk of spread.
• Time – The more time you spend with others, the greater the risk of spread.
• Place – Indoor activities with others are more risky than outdoor activities.
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians should continue to practice good infection prevention and control practices.
These practices include:
• Stay informed, be prepared and follow Public Health advice;
• Wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds;
• Use an alcohol based hand sanitizer in the absence of soap and water;
• Do not touch your face;
• Practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette;
• Wear a non-medical mask in public indoor spaces;
• Maintain physical distancing;
• Increase cleanliness and ventilation of public spaces and worksites;
• Work from home, if possible; and,
• Stay home if you are sick and avoid contact with others.
For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.