One new COVID-19 case has been confirmed in Timmins.
The Porcupine Health Unit says the person is in self-isolation and the exposure is under investigation.
This is the 105th case of the virus in the region. It is the 56th that has been confirmed in Timmins.
Of the total confirmed cases, 92 are recovered and nine people have died. There are four known active cases of the virus — one in Timmins, two in the Cochrane, Matheson, Iroquois Falls and Smooth Rock Falls area, and one out of the region.
A case was reported in Timmins earlier this week, but the health unit has since said that it was a false positive. It has been removed from the overall case count.
There is still an advisory for potential exposure in effect for people who travelled on the 5 p.m. Polar Bear Express train from Moosonee to Cochrane on Friday, Nov. 13.
People who were in coach two, rows five to nine are advised to self-isolate immediately. Other passengers in coach two are being asked to self-monitor until Friday, Nov. 27. Other travellers should self-monitor.
The travel exposure is related to confirmed cases for people who have permanent addresses out the area and aren't included in the local case count. They are in self-isolation.
To access COVID-19 testing, call your health care provider or the health unit.
The COVID-19 information line 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.
