Today (Friday, April 30), Newfoundland and Labrador has eight new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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 male 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 Eastern 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 Central Health region between 20-39 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
The fifth new confirmed case is a male in the Central Health region between 40-49 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
The sixth new confirmed case is a male in the Central Health region between 50-59 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
The seventh new confirmed case is a male in the Western Health region between 20-39 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.
The eighth new confirmed case is a male in the Western Health region between 40-49 years of age. The case is under investigation.
Contact tracing by Public Health officials is underway. Anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.
There are two new recoveries in the Eastern Health region and 1,033 people have recovered. There are two people in hospital due to COVID-19.
There are 33 active cases of COVID-19 in the province. The regional breakdown of the 33 active cases is as follows:
· Eastern Health – 14
· Central Health – 6
· Labrador-Grenfell Health – 0
· Western Health – 13
While we understand the increase in cases is concerning, it is not unexpected given the epidemiology elsewhere in the country. We are seeing increased travel into the province recently and encourage those traveling to the province to make themselves aware of the public health guidelines and follow the appropriate isolation protocols. We want to assure the public that the recent cases are isolating and there is no concern of community spread at this time. We ask that everyone, including those traveling into the province, continue following the public health guidance.
To date, 133,113 people have been tested. People can check their COVID-19 test results online here.
There are three new presumptive positive cases in the province. One of the presumptive positive cases is in hospital. Contact tracing by Public Health officials is underway. Anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.
Presumptive positive cases are not added to the province’s total active case count or hospitalizations until they are confirmed positive by the laboratory. It may take several days for confirmatory testing to be completed.
Once presumptive positive cases are confirmed positive, they are reported in public updates as new confirmed cases.
Presumptive positive cases are treated the same way as confirmed positive cases. These individuals are advised to self-isolate. Anyone considered a close contact is advised to quarantine. Public Health starts contact tracing for these cases.