**PORCUPINE HEALTH UNIT NEWS RELEASE**

Daily COVID-19 Update for Thursday, May 7, 2020

The Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) is reporting 1 new COVID-19 case among residents in the health unit area. The current number of confirmed positive cases is now 63, 11 of which remain active. As of yesterday, over 2589 COVID-19 tests have been completed in our region.

The new case is a male between the ages of 10 and 19 from the Timmins area and is a contact of a case. He is currently at home in self-isolation. For more information, visit phu.fyi/coronavirus.

The Ontario government has extended to May 19th the emergency orders that are in place which includes the closure of non-essential workplaces, public places and bars and restaurants, along with restrictions on social gatherings. In addition, more stores will now be able to arrange curbside pickup and delivery, as well as in-store payment and purchases. The business owners should review the health and safety guidelines. (https://bit.ly/2YOsra2). They can also call the PHU for assistance.

One of the Five Ways of Well-Being is being active. There are plenty or ways to remain active while physically distancing yourself. Go for a walk or run. Step outside. Cycle. Play a game. Dance. Join an online group workout. Follow us on Facebook to learn some activities you can do to stay well and stay safe.

There are COVID-19 Assessment Centres in Smooth Rock Falls, Hearst, Kapuskasing, Timmins, Cochrane, Iroquois Falls and Hornepayne. Please note that you require an appointment. Call your primary care provider or the PHU. Our COVID-19 Information line is open today from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call the toll-free number, 1-800-461-1818, or the PHU office in your community. See phu.fyi/offices for local contact numbers.

Stay well. Stay home. Stay positive!

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