**PORCUPINE HEALTH UNIT NEWS RELEASE**

DAILY COVID-19 UPDATE FOR THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020

There have been no new positive cases in the Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) area in the last 17 days. The total number of confirmed positive cases is 65, 2 of which remain active. For more information, see phu.fyi/coronavirus.

Yesterday, the Ontario government extended all emergency orders currently in force until June 9, 2020, affecting bars and restaurants, and social gatherings of more than five people. (https://bit.ly/3dn1L53)

As of last Friday of the confirmed positive cases 44.6% were male and 55.4% female. The breakdown of the cases by age groups is 6.2% for ages 19 and under; 18.5% for ages 20 to 39; 26.2% for ages 40-59; 38.5% 60-79; and 10.8% for ages 80 and over. Almost half (49.3%) of individuals with COVID-19 were aged 60 and over. For specifics, see: https://phu.fyi/covid-report.

Older adults remain the most at risk for complications from COVID-19. The best and most caring way to continue helping keep your loved ones and friends safe is to avoid visiting with them in person. If you have older parents or know of people in this situation, check in on them often by phone or video to see how they are doing, talk to them about staying home, pick up their essentials (groceries and medicine) and use contactless delivery.

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

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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