SUDBURY -- The Porcupine Health Unit reported two new COVID-19 cases, marking three new cases reported Friday and eight since Dec. 3 in the health unit's coverage area.
The latest cases are in Timmins, bringing the health unit's total to 116 since the pandemic began. Both residents are self-isolating and the source of infection is under investigation.
"If you are considered a close contact, you will be contacted directly," the health unit said. "If you are not contacted, you are not identified a close contact. Regardless of an announcement of a case, everyone is reminded to stay home if they have symptoms and get tested."
If you think you may have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, first self-isolate and complete the online COVID-19 Self-Assessment (https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/) to determine your next steps.
If testing is required, seek testing through one of the assessment centres across Ontario (https://covid-19.ontario.ca/assessment-centre-locations/). You can also call the Porcupine Health Unit at 705-267-1181 or toll-free at 1-800-461-1818.
To reduce the risk of exposure, we ask that you continue to follow public health measures:
â–ª Screen regularly for symptoms.
â–ª Stay home and isolate if you have any symptoms.
â–ª Wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
â–ª Sneeze and cough into your sleeve.
â–ª Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
â–ª Practise two metres physical distancing.
â–ª Wear a mask in indoor public spaces.
â–ª Wear a mask indoors and outdoors when physical distancing of two metres/six feet cannot be maintained with anyone outside your household.