The Northwestern Health Unit has reported 23 new cases of COVID-19.
Eight of the new cases are in the Red Lake Health Hub, five cases are in the Dryden Health Hub, seven cases are in the Kenora Health Hub and there is one case in each of the Emo, Fort Frances, and Sioux Lookout Health Hubs.
This brings the active case count in the region to 115.
The health unit is also reporting that six people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 in the region.
The province of Ontario reported 4,383 new cases of COVID-19 today.
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.