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New COVID-19 case confirmed locally

The individual is currently self-isolating
2020-05-11 PHU building
The Porcupine Health Unit. Maija Hoggett/TimminsToday

The Porcupine Health Unit has confirmed a new case of COVID-19.

The case is an individual between 40 and 59 years old and the health unit said in a release that the exposure category of the person was "contact of a case."

Tested on Sept. 17, the person is currently self-isolating.

This is the 80th confirmed case of the virus in the area.