Public Health Measures
We have implemented a series of public health measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Your role in infection prevention
- COVID-19/respiratory illness screening for visitors/support persons: https://www.easternhealth.ca/covid19/screening-and-covid-19-testing/
- Masking Requirements: Visitors/support persons, clients and patients (outpatient clinics and emergency departments) are required to wear a well-fitted medical mask in all clinical areas, including in waiting areas for health-care services/appointments, clinical care/treatment areas and while visiting patients and long-term care residents. These requirements do not apply to patients admitted to hospital or long-term care residents. Individuals who are seeking or receiving health-care services who are symptomatic (i.e. experiencing any one or more symptoms of COVID-19 or respiratory symptoms) are required to wear a mask upon entry and at all times while inside the health-care facility. Visitors/support persons who are feeling unwell or sick should not visit patients/residents or accompany others to appointments. For more information, please visit: https://www.easternhealth.ca/covid19/masks/
- Perform hand hygiene: All individuals entering Eastern Health facilities are required to complete hand hygiene. Clean your hands with hand sanitizer or wash your hands with soap and water.
- Physical distancing is recommended: Whenever possible, please maintain physical distancing from others while in all Eastern Health facilities.
Other things you can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19:
- Stay informed, be prepared and follow Public Health advice;
- Wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds;
- Use an alcohol based hand sanitizer in the absence of soap and water;
- Do not touch your face;
- Practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette;
- Wear a non-medical mask in public indoor spaces;
- Maintain physical distancing;
- Increase cleanliness and ventilation of public spaces and worksites;
- Work from home, if possible; and,
- Stay home if you are sick and avoid contact with others.
For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.