Grey Bruce Health Unit reports: 

Current Situation:
Testing and case counts reported as of March 27, 2020:

1 new confirmed cases reported in past 24 hours in Grey Bruce; female, in 20s, travel-related, self-isolating
7 confirmed cases to date (current cumulative total)
1 recovered cases
0 cases related to COVID-19 reported in Long-Term Care facilities
0 cases reported in Health Care Providers
23 negative test results received in past 24 hours
214 negative test results to date, clients actively advised of their status

4-5 days (estimated average time for results being received from the lab)

Actions Taken In the Past 24 Hours:

· Social media, print, radio and multi-media under three headings addressing prevention, containment and physical distancing; shared with county partner

· Guideline resource for Women’s Shelters developed

· Guideline resource developed for Tradespeople/Services Entering Private Residences

· 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, Grey Bruce Health Unit