Update from the Grey Bruce Health Unit

Testing and case counts reported as of March 29, 2020:

2 new cases reported in past 24 hours in Grey Bruce; male, in 40s, travel history
10 cases to date (current cumulative total). Includes the previous Presumptive Positive result pending in past 24 hours in Grey Bruce; female, in 70s, evidence of community transmission
1 recovered case
0 cases related to COVID-19 reported in Long-Term Care facilities
0 cases reported in Health Care Providers
12 negative test results received in past 24 hours
305 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:

· Distribution plan for PPE to long-term care/retirement homes, emergency services/first responders

· GBHU Infectious Disease (ID) Team continue with case and contact management, reporting, and responding to COVID-19 related calls

· GBHU On-Call Team continue to ensure essential public health activities not related to COVID-19

source: media release, Grey Bruce Health Unit