SUDBURY -- A person under age 19 has tested positive for COVID-19, Public Health Sudbury & Districts said early Friday evening.

After going a month without a new case, the lastest positive test is the second in two days, and the third this week. Overall, it is the 70th COVID case in Greater Sudbury since the pandemic outbreak in March.

The gender of the person who tested positive was not released. The source of infection is believed to be travel-related, the health unit said. The test was conducted July 22 and the person is self-isolating at home.

"Through contact tracing, Public Health will notify all close contacts directly," the health unit said in a news release. "If you are not contacted by Public Health, you are not considered a close contact."

Pandemic is not over

While the province has been reopening slowly, Public Health said the new cases are a reminder that the pandemic is not over and people still need to take precautions.

"Although permissible for up to 50 people indoors and 100 outdoors, non-essential in-person gatherings of any size should be limited," the release said. "Community spread remains possible and is likely in Sudbury and districts. Limiting our contacts and in-person interactions as much as possible is critical in reducing transmission of COVID-19."

Unless people are from the same household or social circle, they should keep two metres (6 feet) apart and wear a face covering if distancing is not possible.

Face coverings must be worn in all indoor public spaces, and they must also be worn in other indoor spaces where distancing is not possible.

Close contact is permitted within “social circles” and among members from the same household. A social circle can only include up to 10 people and must always be with the same people. You can only belong to one social circle.