A third COVID-19 has been confirmed in Niagara.
Niagara Region Public Health say a 47-year old man with a travel history to Europe has tested positive and is now recovering in self-isolation at home.
A press release before noon on Monday said the patient only interacted with his immidiate family during the time he may have been contagious.
“All protocols were followed by health care providers resulting in no exposure of themselves nor other patients,” the release stated.
“As we continue to see growing COVID-19 cases around the world, we expect to continue to see travel-related cases in Niagara,” said Dr. Mustafa Hirji, medical officer of health (acting), Niagara Region Public Health and Emergency Services.
“However, we are not seeing any local circulation of the virus, and so our risk remains low. Everyone should feel comfortable continuing with their daily activities, but taking reasonable measures to reduce their risk with hand hygiene and social distancing.”
Below follows the latest guidelines from Niagara Regional Public Health on how to act during the pandemic.
Contact Niagara Region Public Health and Emergency Services by calling 905-688-8248 ext. 7019 or toll-free 1-888-505-6074 if you have a fever, or new cough, or shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, and any of the following:
• Travelled outside of Canada in the 14 days before onset of illness
• Close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19
• Close contact with a person with acute respiratory illness who travelled to affected areas within 14 days prior to their illness onset
The best way to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19 is to
• Avoid all non-essential international travel, as recommended by Provincial and Federal health authorities
• Wash your hands often with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand rub
• Practice social distancing by avoiding unnecessary close interaction with others (e.g. shaking hands, deferring events)
• Stay home if you’re sick
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or sleeve
• Clean and disinfect high touch surfaces daily. Use a disinfectant and follow manufacturer’s instructions.
• Call ahead if visiting your health care provider for infectious symptoms so they can plan to protect others from spread
As this is an evolving situation, we continue to remind everyone the importance of using credible sources to stay informed. We update our website frequently as new information is confirmed. We encourage all Niagara residents to visit our [Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)](https://www.niagararegion.ca/health/Novel-Coronavirus.aspx) webpage.
For information regarding travel, please visit the Government of Canada.
Visit Ontario’s website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.
