Another pair of locals have tested positive for COVID-19.
The Health Unit says two people from this region were repatriated from a cruise ship by the Canadian Government.
The two, a man and woman both in their 70s, were taken to the Canadian Forces Base in Trenton on March 10 where they were in quarantine for 10 days. While in quarantine they developed symptoms and were isolated and tested positive for COVID-19.
They are now recovering at home and will continue to isolate until 14 days after their symptoms started. The Health Unit says the two individuals are the second and third confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in our Health Unit district, but makes no mention of the postal worker who reportedly tested positive Friday.
See:North Bay postal worker tests presumptive positive for COVID-19
The Health Unit, on its website, says there are four confirmed cases. It says 218 tests have been administered.
Efforts by BayToday to clarify the situation by contacting the Health Unit Saturday were unsuccessful.
On March 25, the Federal Minister of Health, announced an Emergency Order under the Quarantine Act that requires any person entering Canada by air, sea or land to self-isolate for 14 days whether or not they have symptoms of COVID-19.
“It is expected that there will be more individuals who test positive for COVID-19 within the Health Unit’s district. The public plays an important role in helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Physical distancing (two meters) will help to slow the spread of COVID-19 and save lives” said Dr. Jim Chirico, Medical Officer of Health in a news release.
If you think you may have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, first self-isolate and then use Ontario's Self-Assessment Tool to see if you need to seek further care. If you need further assistance call your health care provider or the Health Unit at 1-800-563-2808. This will help keep the emergency room resources available for trauma and emergent care patients. If you have severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, you should call 911 and mention your travel history and your symptoms.
Visit Ontario’s website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.
