Potential COVID-19 Exposure Notification in the Western Health Region

Dec 3, 2021

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.