The co-CEOs of the Manitoulin Health Centres on Manitoulin Island are asking for the public to diligently follow COVID-19 protocols with outbreaks occurring on Manitoulin.
Co-CEO Tim Vine says unfortunately, the Island currently has more active COVID-19 cases at one time than it had throughout the first three waves of the pandemic.
He adds the active cases are in various locations on Manitoulin and they expect more positives in the coming days.
Co-CEO Paula Fields adds they are also aware that the Delta variant has been identified on Manitoulin adding it is more infectious and is leading to increased transmission of COVID.
She adds they remind people to wear their masks, wash hands, maintain social distancing and consider being vaccinated.
Public Health Sudbury & Districts is reporting 19 active cases of the virus in the Sudbury and Manitoulin Districts.
The Health Unit says should you be experiencing any of the following symptoms it recommends you isolate immediately and contact a COVID-19 Assessment Centre to have a COVID-19 test performed immediately.
Symptoms include:
- Fever
- dry cough
- tiredness
- aches and pains
- sore throat
- diarrhea
- conjunctivitis (pink eye)
- headache
- loss of taste or smell
- a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes
- difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
To book your COVID-19 vaccination go online at covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine or call 1-800-708-2505 between 8am and 8pm seven days a week.
The COVID-19 Assessment Centre is located in Little Current (white house by the emergency department) and is open every Tuesday and Thursday 8am until 8pm.
Please call 705-368-2300 or 705-377-5311 to book your appointment.
