The Porcupine Health Unit is reporting one new case of COVID-19, bringing the region's total to 109.
There is now a total of three active cases in the region.
The 109th case has been reported in the area of James Bay, Hudson Bay. The health unit says the individual is self-isolating, and the exposure category is under investigation.
The PHU will contact any close contact of the individual.
The first case of COVID-19 in James Bay and Hudson Bay was reported in early September in Moose Factory. A total of four cases were confirmed in the community in September, and all have been resolved.
Last month, there was a potential exposure notice for people who travelled on the 5 p.m. Polar Bear Express train from Moosonee to Cochrane on Friday, Nov. 13. That advisory ended Friday, Nov. 27.
To access COVID-19 testing, call your health care provider or the health unit.
The COVID-19 information line is open today from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 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.
