There are two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province, both in the Eastern Health region and both related to travel.

Both cases involve men between the ages of 20 and 39. One man had returned to the province from outside the country, while the other man had returned home from work in Alberta. Both men are isolating and contact tracing is complete.

Meanwhile, the cause of one of the cases reported yesterday has also been linked to travel. The man had returned to the province from work in Alberta.

Four people have recovered from the virus since yesterday, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 19. One person remains in hospital with the virus.

To date, 71,804 people have been tested.

Rotational Workers Advised of Outbreak

An outbreak of COVID-19 has been identified at the TC Energy Cold Lake oil sands site in Alberta.

Rotational workers who have returned to the province from that site are asked to self-isolated away from household members and are asked to contact 811 for testing.

Workers from that site must complete the full 14-day self-isolation period regardless of the results of their tests.