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The Northwestern Health Unit has received reports of three new positive COVID-19 test results in the Kenora region over the past 24 hours. One was reported on Thursday afternoon; two more were announced on Friday morning.

Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) urges the public to practise prevention measures as COVID-19 case counts increase in the Kenora region. In the past 17 days, 10 positive cases have been reported in the Kenora region, and three of these cases are currently hospitalized due to symptoms and risk factors.

Northwestern Health Unit received a report of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the Dryden / Red Lake region on Saturday. Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for this case will be contacted directly. This new case is connected to a previously announced case.

Northwestern Health Unit has received a report of three new positive COVID-19 test results in the Kenora region. Follow up with the persons involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for this case will be contacted directly.

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