The Porcupine Health Unit is reporting two new COVID-19 cases in the region this afternoon.
The cases are in the area of Hearst, Hornepayne. According to the health unit, the people are close contacts of a confirmed case, and they are in self-isolation. So far this month, there have been five cases of the virus in the Hearst, Hornepayne area.
These cases bring the total number of cases in the health unit region to 95. Of those, 78 have recovered and nine people have died.
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.
