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: 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.