The Northwestern Health Unit has reported zero new positive COVID-19 test results in the district.
Currently, there are seven active cases in the NWHU catchment area. Six active cases in the Kenora Health Region and one active case in the Rainy River Health Region.
The NWHU has confirmed that four active cases from the Kenora Region and one active case from the Rainy River Region are isolating outside of the catchment 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.