SUDBURY -- Public Health Sudbury and Districts reported a new positive case of COVID-19 on Aug. 22, marking the 94th infection within the Sudbury area since the pandemic began.

The man was tested on Aug. 17 and with no recent travel or contact with a known case, the source of exposure is unknown.  He is now self-isolating.

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

“Limiting our contacts and in-person interactions as much as possible is critical in reducing transmission of COVID-19.”

Updates about COVID-19 testing, confirmed cases and outbreaks in Greater Sudbury, the District of Sudbury, and the District of Manitoulin are posted online.

For more information or if you have questions or concerns, please visit phsd.ca/COVID-19 or call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).