December 7, 2020

Nine Covid-19 Patients From Prison System Recover

By Newsroom

The number of Covid-19 positive cases within the prison system has gone down to 177 from 186.

This is according to the Ministry of Health’s update on Monday afternoon.

Meanwhile, eight new Covid-19 cases have been recorded over the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases recorded since March 12th to 6,775- of which 691 are presently active.

See the full update for today below:

There are 34 positive patients in hospital at this moment, with 621 others 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)

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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