The Northwestern Health Unit continues to reassure the public of an extremely low risk of contracting the coronavirus in our area.
Officials state the virus is not posing a threat, noting the most important risk factor is travel to an affected area.
The Health Unit says its working closely with community partners to monitor the situation and prepare for the time when coronavirus might show up in our area.
Manager of Infectious Disease Donna Stanley says you can be extra vigilant by washing your hands, avoid touching your face and stay home if you are feeling under the weather.
The death toll in the hardest hit region in China is now at 908, with over a reported 40,171 cases on the mainland.
There are now eight cases involving Canadians on a Princess Cruise ship docked in Japan.
Stanley says influenza remains the top viral concern in the region at this time.
She notes if you haven’t received a flu shot yet, now is the time to do so.
The vaccine is available at local pharmacies, health care providers and health unit offices across the region.
Visit http://www.nwhu.on.ca to stay up to date on the latest local updates involving the coronavirus.
