An asymptomatic person who tested positive for COVID-19 has been retested and doesn't meet the definition of a confirmed case, according to the Porcupine Health Unit (PHU).
Yesterday afternoon, a health unit bulletin reported a person had tested positive as part of the regular screening of long-term care facilities.
The person was retested Oct. 14 and the test results are negative.
"Based on this and the clinical assessment, this individual does not meet the definition of a confirmed case of COVID-19 and will not be counted as a positive case," reads a PHU news release.
Today, a new confirmed case was reported in the Hearst, Hornepayne area. It is the 88th confirmed case in the region to-date.
Of the confirmed cases, 77 are recovered and nine people have died. There are two known active cases.
To access COVID-19 testing, call your health care provider or the health unit.
The COVID-19 information line can be reached at 705-267-1181 or 1-800-461-1818.
There are COVID-19 assessment centres in Timmins, Cochrane, Iroquois Falls, Kapuskasing, Smooth Rock Falls, Hearst, and Hornepayne.
