The Northwestern Health Unit has confirmed four new positive COVID-19 test results across the region.
The newly discovered cases have been confirmed in the Kenora Health Region. The NWHU has reported that following their investigation one of the new cases is being considered resolved.
Currently, there are seven actives cases in the NWHU catchment area. Six cases in the Kenora Health Region and one case in the Rainy River Health Region.
Four cases from the Kenora Health Region and one case from the Rainy River Health Region have been confirmed to be isolating outside of the area.
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.