THUNDER BAY – Five new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the Thunder Bay District Health Unit region, bringing the total number of cases to nine.
The health unit made the announcement on Thursday, but provided few specifics as to the nature of the cases, saying they are investigating and looking for information that might indicate the spread of the virus to others and will follow up directly with anyone who may have been exposed.
Information will be provided publicly as indicated by the investigation.
“As we see increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases in the Thunder Bay area, it is very important that we all are taking appropriate measures to slow the spread of the virus in the community,” said Dr. Janet DeMille, Medical Officer of Health, in a release.
“This includes staying home and leaving only for essential trips, staying home when sick, frequent hand washing, maintaining a two-metre distance from other people and other measures. These are uncertain times. Working together as community partners and as community members, we can make a difference.”
