The Northwestern Health Unit has reported two positive COVID-19 test results in the region. The newly found cases were discovered in the Rainy River Health Region.
Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for these cases will be contacted directly.
Three total actives cases are now across the NWHU catchment area. One active case in the Kenora Health Region and now two active cases in the Rainy River Health Region.
NWHU recommends that everyone, including those who have been vaccinated, assume COVID-19 is in their community and practise preventive measures like physical distancing, wearing a mask in enclosed public spaces and when physical distancing is a challenge, good hand hygiene, and not touching their face. Anyone who has symptoms, or who has been in contact with a positive case, should self-isolate and get tested. For information about getting tested, please visit the NWHU website for instructions on how to schedule an appointment at an assessment centre.