The Northwestern Health Unit has reported two new positive COVID-19 test results in the region.
The newly discovered cases were found in the Dryden/Red Lake and the Rainy River Health Regions
Currently, there are eight active cases in the NWHU catchment area. Five cases in the Kenora Health Region and one case each in the Dryden/Red Lake, Rainy River, and Sioux Lookout Health Regions.
Three active cases from the Kenora region have been confirmed to be self-isolating outside of the health region.
Follow up with the persons involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for these cases will be contacted directly.
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.