Case of COVID-19 in Western Health Region

There is one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Western Health Region.

A female between 60-69 years of age. This case is linked to the reported case on October 3.

The new case is travel-related. The individual arrived in Canada from Central Africa. The individual was asymptomatic during travel.

The woman is self-isolating.

Anyone considered a close contact is in quarantine and has been tested.

There are now four active cases in the province and there have been four deaths.

44,121 people have been tested so far.