**PORCUPINE HEALTH UNIT NEWS RELEASE**

DAILY COVID-19 UPDATE FOR MONDAY, APRIL 13, 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 39. As of yesterday, over 680 COVID-19 tests have been completed in our region and 14 cases have been resolved. COVID-19 is circulating in our area.

Yesterday, Dr. Lianne Catton, Medical Officer of Health of the Porcupine Health Unit (PHU), announced that there will be an increase in the number of COVID-19 tests in our area. Please see the media release: (http://ow.ly/KxNA50zcsZg)

Today, the PHU COVID-19 Information line is open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call 705-267-1181 or 1-800-461-1818.

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
• Go alone or with a member of your household
If you go out for a walk, do not congregate and always practice physical (social) distancing by keeping at least 2 metres apart from others at all times.

Following this difficult long weekend, Dr. Catton urges everyone to continue to “work together to stop the spread of COVID-19.” Limit gatherings to just your immediate household, and avoid travelling between communities for visiting. Only go out if absolutely necessary to pick up groceries, prescriptions or go to a medical appointment. Do not visit hospitals or Long-Term Care homes.

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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