The streak of days with no new COVID-19 cases in the Porcupine Health Unit area is continuing.
The last positive test in the region was reported May 10.
To date, there have been 65 confirmed cases of the virus locally. Of those, 57 are resolved and seven people have died. The health unit is following one known active case of the virus.
The health unit is aware of 5,371 tests, which is an increase of 130 from yesterday's report. There are 279 cases under investigation.
"The health unit is encouraging people to stay home as much as possible. Those who choose to head out camping or to their cottage are encouraged to only go with members of their household, bring food and supplies from home, remain in the PHU area if possible, maintain physical distancing, avoid visiting other cottages or hosting group events, return home if they start to feel unwell and be safe while out," 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.
