People who attended a drumming circle last week may have been exposed to COVID-19.
The Porcupine Health Unit has issued a potential exposure advisory for people who attended a family drumming event at the Timmins Native Friendship Centre on Tuesday, July 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The exposure is low risk, according to the health unit bulletin.
People who were at the event are asked to self-monitor until Tuesday, Aug. 10. Anyone who experiences symptoms should call the health unit at 705-360-4819 or 1-800-461-1818.
Typical COVID-19 symptoms are:
- Fever
- New or worsening cough
- Shortness of breath
- Loss of sense of smell or taste
- Sore throat or hoarse voice
- Difficulty swallowing
- Runny nose or nasal congestion
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Atypical symptoms are:
- Unexplained fatigue or malaise
- Muscle aches
- Delirium
- Unexplained or increased number of falls
- Acute functional decline
- Exacerbation of current chronic conditions
- Chills
- Headaches
- Croup
- Conjunctivitis
There are COVID-19 assessment centres in Timmins, Cochrane, Iroquois Falls, Matheson, Kapuskasing, Smooth Rock Falls, Hearst, and Hornepayne, as well as communities on the James Bay coast.
The Porcupine Health Unit COVID-19 information line can be reached at 705-360-4819 or 1-800-461-1818.
