No new COVID-19 cases were reported by the Porcupine Health Unit today.
To-date, there have been 85 confirmed cases of the virus, none of which are active in the region, according to the health unit.
The health unit is aware of 25,926 tests being done, which is an increase of 294 from yesterday's report.
The COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Timmins is closed Monday, Oct. 12. According to Timmins and District Hospital, it reopens Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 8:30 a.m. Tests are by appointment only. People should only seek testing if you have symptoms, have been exposed to a confirmed case and know about it through public health or the COVID alert app, are a resident or work in a setting with an COVID-19 outbreak, or are eligible for a targeted testing initiative directed by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. To book an appointment, call 705-267-0224. Its regular hours are Monday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
With the number of COVID-19 cases in the province surging in recent weeks, the local health unit has updated its travel recommendations. The Porcupine Health Unit is also reminding people Thanksgiving celebrations should look different this year. Read the full story here.
Public Health Ontario reported 929 new COVID-19 cases today, which is the highest ever reported in a single day. Since January, the province has reported 57,681 lab-confirmed COVID cases and has recorded 49,032 cases as resolved or recovered, and 2,997 deaths.
To curb the spread of the virus in the province's hotspots, Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, has made recommendations that over the next 28 days, the Toronto, Ottawa and Peel Regions step down to a modified stage 2 level. More details are available here.
Ontario’s schools need improved safety measures amid the pandemic, and that goes for areas of the province with lower case counts such as Northern Ontario, too. Read the full story here.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced new initiatives for Canadian businesses, including updated support for commercial rent and mortagage payments, which will go directly to businesses — not landlords. Read more on today's announcement here.
The United Way Centraide North East Ontario is accepting applications for a second round of funding through the federal Emergency Community Support Fund. Find out more, including how to apply, here.
Timmins Transit routes are still operating on an enhanced Saturday schedule. Starting next week, a couple of routes will start earlier, though. Read the full story here.
To access COVID-19 testing, call your health care provider or the health unit.
The COVID-19 information line can be reached at 705-267-1181 or 1-800-461-1818.
There are COVID-19 assessment centres in Timmins, Cochrane, Iroquois Falls, Kapuskasing, Smooth Rock Falls, Hearst, and Hornepayne.
