November 17, 2020

Additional Covid-19 Death Reported

By Newsroom

The Covid-19 death toll rises to 113, as the Ministry of Health reports an additional fatality in its update for today.

Meanwhile 39 new cases have taken the overall total to 6,135- of which 562 are presently active.

In the hospital there are 36 positive patients, with 462 others in home isolation. 

There are a total of 215 people in the state’s quarantine facilities and 25 others in step-down facilities. 

Members of the public are reminded that they must adhere to the ‘New Normal’ recommendations and take the following personal health measures to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19:

Wear a mask over your nose and mouth when you go out in public

Keep your distance from others (6 feet)

Stay home if you are ill

Clean then sanitize surfaces (e.g. tabletops, door knobs and cell phones)

Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer

-Cough into a tissue or into the crook of your elbow

-Avoid touching your face

 If you or a loved one develops symptoms of COVID19, please call the hotline 877-WELL or 800- WELL (9355) for further guidance. If the person is severely ill, call the 811 (emergency hotline) or call ahead to the Accident and Emergency Department of your nearest hospital for help and go in immediately.

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