Twenty-six new Covid-19 cases reported in the Ministry of Health’s update for today have pushed the total number of cases on record to 6,808- of which 650 of those cases are presently active.

There are 40 positive patients in hospital at this time with 558 others in home isolation.

Meanwhile, 40 patients have recovered from the virus over the last 24 hours, taking the total number of recoveries to date, to  6,036.

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.