Huron Perth Public Health reports five new COVID-related deaths

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Huron Perth Public Health reported five additional deaths related to COVID-19 on Thursday, linked to two active outbreaks in long-term care facilities.

“Even though we are in a much better position against COVID-19 now than we were two years ago, COVID-19 remains a serious infection,” said the Medical Officer of Health for Huron-Perth, Dr. Miriam Klassen, in a release. “So far in 2022, 43 people in Huron-Perth have passed away due to COVID-19. We are seeing high rates of community transmission in this seventh wave and we ask everyone to make decisions to protect themselves and our community's vulnerable members.” 

The health unit also reported 80 new cases of COVID-19, three hospitalizations, and six outbreaks in high-risk settings. 

You can find a list of tips to help protect yourself and your loved ones below. 

– Stay home when sick, even with mild symptoms, and keep ill children out of childcare 

– If you test positive for COVID-19, you must isolate. Follow the instructions at ontario.ca/exposed or call the Provincial Testing and Isolation Information Line at 1-888-777-0730. This line is open 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., 7 days a week.    

– If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been possibly exposed to someone with COVID-19, visit ontario.ca/exposed or call the Provincial Testing and Isolation Information Line above to learn what to do next. 

– There continue to be masking requirements for those who have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19. Visit ontario.ca/exposed to learn more.

– Know your risk and whether you are eligible for early testing and treatment for COVID-19. Have a plan to access that testing and treatment; visit https://covid-19.ontario.ca/covid-19-treatments to learn more.

– Even without a known exposure to COVID-19, wear a well-fitted three-layer cloth mask or medical mask in indoor public settings.

– Maintain good ventilation in indoor spaces (for example by opening windows)

– Wash hands frequently and;

– Keep up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations.

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