Frequently Asked Questions – COVID-19 – Government of Newfoundland and …

It is recommended that individuals over the age of 60 and those with underlying medical conditions who are at increased risk for severe illness avoid going out in public as much as possible. If they have to go out in public, they are reminded to wash their hands frequently, wear a non-medical mask or cloth face covering, avoid crowds, and limit time spent outside the home.

Health care workers who are immunocompromised or have underlying medical conditions do not need to be restricted from providing care to patients who are under investigation for COVID-19, or who are a presumptive or confirmed case of COVID-19, as long as they are able to:

Health care workers who are unable to competently adhere to infection prevention and control recommendations for COVID-19 (e.g. those with a skin condition that precludes proper hand hygiene practices) should not provide care to patients who are under investigation for COVID-19, or who are a presumptive or confirmed case of COVID-19.

Health care workers who are immunocompromised should be assessed by management on a case-by-case basis.

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Frequently Asked Questions - COVID-19 - Government of Newfoundland and ...