Testing and case counts as of March 25, 2020:
1 new confirmed case in Grey Bruce in past 24 hours, male, in their 50s, travel related
5 confirmed cases to date (current cumulative total)
14 negative test results received in past 24 hours
167 negative test results to date, clients actively apprised of their status.
Actions Taken In the Past 24 Hours:
· Thanks to Bruce Power for re-directing their supplies of PPE for distribution to local health care, EMS, etc.
· New resource developed and being distributed Considerations for Essential Visits with respect to vulnerable populations and older adults
· Messaging to municipalities re: supporting and enforcing self isolation for international travellers in condominiums/multi-unit dwellings; use of secondary and summer residences
· In consultation re: plan for healthcare workers requiring childcare
· Updated communication to Anabaptists communities re: funerals
· GBHU Infectious Disease (ID) Team continues to respond to COVID19 related calls
· GBHU On-Call Team continues to respond to essential public health activities not related to COVID-19
source: media release, GBHU