February 9, 2021

Another Covid-19 Patient Dies

By Newsroom

Another Covid-19 death had been reported in the Ministry of Health’s update for today, taking the overall death toll to 136.

Additionally, a single new case was reported today, for a total of 179 active cases out of the 7,617 on record.

In the hospitals there are 27 positive patients, with 151 others in home isolation.

There were also 15 recoveries reported over the last 24 hours. 

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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