The Porcupine Health Unit reported no new COVID-19 cases and two recoveries today.
The last positive tests in the region were reported Saturday, Nov. 14. It's two people in the area of Cochrane, Matheson, Iroquois Falls and Smooth Rock Falls.
So far, there have been 104 confirmed cases of the virus. Of those, 91 are recovered and nine people have died. There are four known active cases — one in Timmins, two in the Cochrane, Matheson, Iroquois Falls and Smooth Rock Fall area, and one outside the region.
There have been 40,074 tests done locally, which is an increase of 5,837 from the last report Friday. In the past week, 6,618 tests were done. The week prior, 2,741 tests were done.
Today, Public Health Ontario reported 1,487 new cases. To date, the province has confirmed 95,496 cases of COVID-19 and has reported 79,295 recoveries and 3,371 deaths.
A sixth COVID-19 case has been linked to the outbreak at Alamos Gold's Young-Davidson Mine near Matachewan. Read the full story here.
Free, reuseable masks are being handed out to vulnerable people in the Cochrane District through the Mask Task initiative. More details on the project are available here.
The Porcupine Dante Club is hoping a Christmas fundraiser will help the group 'weather the storm'. The club is making some classic favourites (meatballs!) for people to enjoy at home. Find out more about what's on the menu, and what's new at the club here.
Is your business or club holding a Christmas fundraiser? We're working on a list of how and where people can give back this holiday season. To be included, send the details of the event — whether it's a food or clothing drive, sponsor-a-senior, or more — to [email protected]. Be sure to include where it's being help, when, how people can donate, and any changes because of the pandemic people should know about.
