The recent upward trend of COVID-19 cases province-wide has also been noted in the Northern Health Authority, warn health officials.
Due to the fact many of the cases are also linked to large gatherings and other social gatherings, the health authority is reminding residents to keep gatherings small.
“The Northeast health service delivery area (HSDA) is currently the most active in terms of new cases being identified through testing and contact tracing. A COVID-19 public exposure alert, for recent events and gatherings in the Prespatou region, remains in effect,” explained spokesperson Eryn Collins.
In addition to ensuring event organizers comply with the provincial health officer’s order on gatherings and events, Collins says it is important to make sure your personal gatherings are small as well.
Masks are also recommended when inside and close contact with others, she says, so is staying home when sick and regular handwashing.
“As Dr. Bonnie Henry says, “Fewer faces, in bigger spaces.” Keep gatherings to people you know — and keep track of who attends — so they can be contacted if someone gets infected,” she said.
“If you host a gathering, you are required to have the names and contact information of those that attend.”
Finally, Northerners are encouraged to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms on an ongoing basis, and – if symptoms develop – self isolate, and contact their primary care provider or the NH COVID-19 Online Clinic & Info Line (1-844-645-7811), to be assessed for testing.
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