Potential COVID-19 Exposure Notification in the Western Health Region
As part of a Public Health investigation in the Western Health region, anyone who attended an event at the location on the date and time listed below is asked to arrange COVID-19 testing. Public Health has been in contact with the organization and thanks them for their cooperation.
· Salvation Army Citadel, 20 Church Street, Deer Lake, November 20, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
People who attended an event at this location are advised to seek testing in keeping with public notifications for possible exposure. To arrange testing, complete the online self-assessment and referral tool available here or call 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 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.
For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit: www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.