February 13, 2021

Another Covid-19 Patient Dies

By Newsroom

Another Covid-19 death has been recorded by the Ministry of Health, taking the number of deaths on record to 138.

Meanwhile five new cases have been reported in this afternoon’s update, taking the total number of cases on record to 7,642 with 170 of those being active.

In the hospitals there are now 26 patients and another 139 are in home isolation.

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)

Another Covid-19 death has been recorded by the Ministry of Health, taking the number of deaths on record to 137.

Meanwhile five new cases have been reported in this afternoon’s update, taking the total number of cases on record to 7,637 with 177 of those being active.

In the hospitals there are now 29 patients and another 143 are in home isolation.

–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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