Staff with the Northwestern Health Unit are reporting one new case of COVID-19 in their catchment area.
Today’s case was reported in the Kenora region. Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocols. Anyone who is identified as a contact for this case will be reached directly.
As of December 9, the NWHU is reporting a total of 18 active cases of COVID-19. They include 10 in Sioux Lookout, 4 in Dryden/Red Lake, 3 in Kenora and 1 in Rainy River.
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.