An additional 50 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the Ministry of Health’s update today.

This puts the number of cases on record at 5,980 with just 526 of those cases presently active.

Twenty-six recoveries were reported over the last 24 hours, with a total of 5,343 persons having fully recovered from the virus to date. 

In the hospital there are 33 positive patients, with 414 others in home isolation. 

There are a total of 158 people in the state’s quarantine facilities and 29 others in step-down facilities. 

Deaths remain constant at 111 for yet another day.

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.