The Northwestern Health Unit is urging the public to keep COVID-19 prevention measures top of mind, as cases continue to rise in the Kenora region.
In the past 17 days, 10 positive cases have been reported in the Kenora region with three people currently hospitalized due to symptoms and risk factors.
The Kenora region’s positivity rate is six times higher than what was seen during the summer months and is now similar to some areas in southern Ontario.
There are currently six active cases in the Kenora area, with the latest reported today.
Although some of the cases were related to travel outside of the region, many of them had not travelled or had contact with known cases.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kit Young Hoon says the rise in case numbers is concerning.
“This surge is our region’s wake-up call. The risk of transmission of COVID-19 is higher in the Kenora area. We’ve seen the devastation that COVID-19 has brought to other areas in Canada, and we need our residents to do everything they can to prevent the spread. Now is the time to act. Avoid unnecessary travel, stay at least 2 metres apart from anyone you do not live
with, do not gather with other families indoors, and stay home if you’re unwell and take a self assessment to see if you should be tested for COVID-19.”
