**PORCUPINE HEALTH UNIT NEWS RELEASE**

DAILY COVID-19 UPDATE FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020

There have been no new positive cases in the PHU area in the last 24 hours

The current number of confirmed positive cases is now 31. As of yesterday, over 500 COVID-19 tests have been completed in our region and 11 cases have been resolved. COVID-19 is circulating in our area.

Today the Porcupine Health Unit COVID-19 Information line is open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Call the toll-free number (1-800-461-1818) or the PHU office in your community. See www.phu.fyi/offices for local contact numbers.

There are now COVID-19 Assessment Centres in Kapuskasing, Timmins, Cochrane and Iroquois Falls. Please note that you require an appointment. Complete the revised online Self-Assessment tool (https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/#q0) and follow its directions.

Community transmission of COVID-19 is happening in our area.
• Everyone but essential workers need to stay home.
• Only go out if absolutely necessary to pick up groceries, prescriptions or go to a medical appointment.
• Ignoring self-isolation or physical distancing advice can have devastating effects and endanger lives.

Enjoy the outdoors. You can go for a walk if you:
• have not been diagnosed with COVID-19
• do not have symptoms of COVID-19
• have not travelled outside of Canada in the past 14 days
• you walk by yourself or only with members of your household
If you go out for a walk, do not gather in groups and always practice physical distancing by keeping at least 2 metres apart from others at all times.

Keep physically distant, but socially close. Stay home if you’re feeling ill. Wash your hands often. Stop the spread.

Stay home, stay well. We’re all in this together.

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