**PORCUPINE HEALTH UNIT NEWS RELEASE**

DAILY COVID-19 UPDATE FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020

There have been no new positive cases in the Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) area since May 10, 2020. The total number of confirmed positive cases is 65, 1 of which remains active. As of yesterday, over 5,241 COVID-19 tests have been completed in our region. For more information, see phu.fyi/coronavirus

Yesterday, the Ontario government extended all emergency orders currently in force until June 30, 2020, affecting bars and restaurants, and social gatherings of more than five people. (http://ow.ly/EBv950zXEmC)

With the summer quickly approaching, there may be questions about how COVID-19 will affect normal summer activities like going to the cottage and camping, fishing and hunting, garage sales and physical activity. See the health unit’s current recommendations and learn about how to reduce your risk on our website. Visit: http://ow.ly/vphf50zXEmD

Any PHU resident who feels they need a test for COVID-19, even if they don’t have symptoms, can go for testing at an assessment centre. Call your health care provider or the health unit to access testing.

Continue with measures like physical distancing, wearing a face covering where physical distancing may be challenging, frequent handwashing and staying home when you are sick.

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 home if you are not well. Stay safe. Stay positive!

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