Low COVID-19 activity reported in Nain

Press Release

The Nunatsiavut Government is advising of low COVID-19 activity in the community of Nain. There are no known cases in any other Labrador Inuit community at this time, and there are no hospitalizations due to the virus.

Public health officials continue to stress that it is likely the virus that causes COVID-19 will continue to present itself in all Labrador Inuit communities, and that activity may or may not be documented or reported. Residents have to assume the virus is present and to continue to follow all public health protocols.

The Nunatsiavut Government will continue to provide updates on COVID-19 activity, but will not be reporting case numbers as they may not be accurate or could identify infected individuals, especially if activity is low in any given Labrador Inuit community.

Individuals with symptoms, with no known exposure to the virus, should contact 811 or complete the online assessment tool at COVID Assessment and Referral (HOME – NLCHI) to determine if testing is required.

Symptoms of COVID-19 include 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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