For the third-consecutive day, the Porcupine Health Unit is not reporting any new COVID-19 cases in the region.
To day, there have been 67 confirmed cases of the virus. Of those, 57 are resolved and eight people have died. There are two known active cases.
The health unit is aware of 7,115 tests being done locally, which is an increase of 174 from the last report. There are 370 tests under investigation.
When it comes to going camping, to barbecues or taking a road trip this summer, the health unit is reminding people COVID-19 remains a threat.
"The best and most caring thing you can do to help keep yourself, your loved ones and friends safe is to do what you can to stop the spread. It is a shared responsibility. we all play a role! Consider the following questions when making plans: Am I at higher risk because of my age? Am I at higher risk because of my medical conditions? Will I be able to maintain physical distancing? Is this event happening outdoors? Will there be lots of people there? Do I think that others will follow the public health measures? Am I travelling to an area with lots of cases? Do I have vulnerable people in my social circle? Only you can make the best decision for yourself and your loved ones," reads today's update from the health unit.
Testing is open to anyone who feels they need to be tested, even if you don't have symptoms. To access testing, call your health care provider or the health unit.
There are COVID-19 assessment centres in Timmins, Cochrane, Iroquois Falls, Kapuskasing, Smooth Rock Falls, Hearst and Hornepayne.
The PHU COVID-19 hotline is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It can be reached at 705-267-1181 or 1-800-461-1818.
