The Northwestern Health Unit is reporting two new cases of COVID-19.
They are being reported in the Sioux Lookout region.
Follow up with the individuals involved and their contacts has started and those who have been identified will be notified directly.
Health officials don’t release specific details.
The Health Unit is reporting 80 positive cases and two probable cases.
Five are considered active.
Officials recommend that everyone assume COVID-19 is in their community and practice preventive measures like physical distancing, wearing a mask in enclosed public spaces and when physical distancing is a challenge, good hand hygiene, and not touching their face.
Anyone who has symptoms, or who has been in contact with a positive case, should self-isolate and get tested.
