Testing and case counts reported as of 15:30 hrs, April 1, 2020:

2 new cases reported in past 24 hours in Grey Bruce;

· female, in 30s, Health Care Provider, self isolating

· male, in 60s, Health Care Provider, self-isolating

14 cases to date (current cumulative total).

5 recovered cases

1 case related to COVID-19 reported in Long-Term Care facilities

3 cases reported in Health Care Provider working in Grey Bruce

10 negative test results received in past 24 hours

Total negative cases updates lack reliable data input

5-6 days (estimated average time for results being received from the lab)

Actions Taken In the Past 24 Hours:

· Distribution of Personal Protection Equipment donation from Bruce Power continues to Long-Term Care/Retirement Homes/EMS/First Responders/others

· Facebook Live with Dr Arra 5:00 p.m., Thursday, April 2

· 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, GBHU