All cases recovered as no COVID-19 activity reported in any Labrador Inuit community

Press Release

February 17, 2022

There have been no reported cases of COVID-19 in any Labrador Inuit community since the last update on February 14. All of the reported cases in the community of Nain have since recovered.

The Nunatsiavut Government will continue to provide updates on COVID-19 activity, but will not be reporting case numbers in order to protect the privacy of individuals. Updates will continue to be posted on the Nunatsiavut Government website, as well as on social media, at 3 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays until further notice.

Residents of all Labrador Inuit communities should keep following all public health guidance and protocols to help prevent exposure and spread of the virus.

Symptoms of COVID-19 include as having ONE of the following:

• Fever (including chills/sweats)
• Cough (new or worsening)
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Runny, stuffy or congested nose (not related to seasonal allergies or other known causes/conditions)
• Sore throat or difficulty swallowing
• Headache
• Acute loss of sense of smell or taste
• Unusual fatigue, lack of energy
• New onset of muscle aches
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting or diarrhea for more than 24 hours

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