Public Service Announcement

Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay aware of Developing COVID-19 Situation

Information for the Public

Release Date: December 26, 2021

 

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay advises the public that it closely monitors information related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). As residents know, as of 12:01 AM, Thursday, December 23, 2021, the entire province moved to COVID-19 Alert Level 3.

 

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay was contacted by officials of Labrador Grenfell Health regarding the developing situation related to COVID-19. The Town is committed to working with Labrador Grenfell Health to ensure the community is well informed on any developments.

 

In consultation with officials at Labrador Grenfell Health and guidance released by the Provincial Chief Medical Officer of Health’s office, the 13th Council of Happy Valley-Goose and Management will monitor updates relating to the pandemic and update residents regularly.

 

The Town is working with Labrador Grenfell Health to support efforts of Public Health to complete contact tracing and COVID-19 testing. Labrador Grenfell Health Public Advisories will contain pertinent information, and the Town will aid in sharing this information.

 

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay encourages the public to follow current Public health guidelines outlined by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

 

Public Health is contacting those individuals that require COVID-19 testing. If you have not been contacted and were not a passenger on any of the identified flights, please do not attend the drive-thru testing clinic.

 

If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, please complete an online COVID-19 assessment or call 8-1-1 to arrange testing.

 

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay asks residents to please share this information, particularly with our seniors who may not have access to Social Media or the Internet in general.

 

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay strongly recommends that residents and businesses utilize a cautious approach and exercise recommended practices to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19.

 

For more information on Alert Level 3 and to stay up to date on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), visit:

 

https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/alert-levels/alert-level-3/