COVID-19 testing and case counts reported as of March 30, 2020:

1 new cases reported in past 24 hours in Grey Bruce; female, in 30’s, evidence of community transmission, hospitalized

11 cases to date (current cumulative total). Includes the same previous Presumptive Positive now confirmed

1 recovered case
0 cases related to COVID-19 reported in Long-Term Care facilities
0 cases reported in Health Care Providers
35 negative test results received in past 24 hours
negative test results (unreliable data input)
7 - 8 days (estimated average time for results being received from the lab)

Actions Taken In the Past 24 Hours:

· Staging underway for distribution of PPE donation from Bruce Power

· As preparations progress, we are adopting a three month planning approach

· New video supporting the message Stay Home posted on social media and shared with county partners.

· 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