The Northwestern Health Unit is reporting a positive COVID-19 test result in the region.
This result is from the Rainy River Assessment Centre as the case is from someone who travelled to the U.S.A.
The Northwestern Health Unit says the person has been in voluntary self-isolation since they returned.
Acting Medical Official of Health Dr. Ian Gemmill says “This case shows why self-isolation of returning travellers is so imperative. This person did everything right, and in turn, has protected our communities.”
Gemmill also says “Because this person was responsible and self-isolated, we expect that there will be very few exposed contacts, if any.”
The Northwestern Health Unit is not releasing any other details to protect anonymity.
