Public Health Sudbury and Districts have confirmed five new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the area to 36.
One of the four cases is believed to have contracted the virus through close contact with an infected individual, it is unknown at this time how the remaining four came to develop symptoms.
All five cases are residents of Greater Sudbury, were tested on April 11, and have since been instructed to self-isolate.
The first two cases are female, one in her 50s and the other under the age of 19.
The remaining three cases are all male, two of which are in their 20s and the last in his 50s.
If you think you may have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, first self-isolate, then contact an assessment centre or use the online self-assessment tool to see if you need to seek further care.
Anyone who travelled in the last 14 days is encouraged to visit the Public Health Agency of Canada website for daily updates on COVID-19 exposures on flights, cruise ships, and mass gatherings.
For more information on self-isolation, self-assessment, and assessment centres visit phsd.ca/COVID-19 or call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).
Visit Ontario’s website to learn more about the province’s response to COVID-19.
