Ontario reported135 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 this morning, bringing the total to just under 1,000 positive tests for the province.
Across Ontario, 993 cases have been confirmed. Of those, eight are resolved and 18 people have died.
As of March 27, the Porcupine Health Unit is aware of 217 tests being submitted locally. There are six positive cases in the region, 130 tests were negative, and they are waiting for the results of 81.
In today's update on the local efforts to respond to the pandemic, Porcupine Health Unit Medical Officer of Health Dr. Lianne Catton said the province is looking at relocating and increasing testing capacity in various communities. Read more on that, as well as the messages from local service providers here.
More than 100 people tuned into the Timmins Chamber of Commerce's virtual town hall to talk about COVID-19 with local political leaders. The supply chain, when a state of emergency could be declared in Timmins, the provincial essential service list and more were up for discussion. Watch the full town hall and read more about it here.
Cochrane has taken steps to help its residents with utility and tax bills, and is also taking another look at the operating budgets. Read about the changes the town is taking here.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced more relief for small and medium business owners grappling amid COVID-19. More information on the measures is available here.
Have you decorated your house for Easter? Send a picture of your work (finished or in progress) or what you're doing to help keep busy while social distancing to [email protected] so we can share it with the community. Be sure to include the names of people in the picture and a little bit about it.
