There is increasing evidence of community transmission of Covid-19 in Durham Region, according to Durham Health Department.
This means that the virus is spreading in the community and is not only linked to travel or other known cases, it said.
Durham Region Health Department has had 86 cases of Covid-19 reported since February 29. On Friday, it said it was monitoring 67 positive cases.
- A dozen (12) of these people are hospitalized
- Among cases of Covid-19 in Durham Region, there have been 3 deaths
- To date, there have been 4 people diagnosed with Covid-19 who have recovered from their illness
Note: This data was extracted from the integrated Public Health Information System at 7 am on March 28, 2020. The numbers may differ from other sources, as data is extracted at different times.
Durham Health said it is revising the status of cases in Durham Region section to provide more concise and timely information that meets the needs of the community.
The Duham Health Department recommends that anyone who has mild cold or respiratory symptoms, such as a new cough, or sore throat (even if they have no travel history), and has not been tested for Covid-19, should self-isolate at home for 14 days, or until their symptoms have resolved, whichever is longer.
If you develop worsening symptoms (fever, new or worsening cough or difficulty breathing) continue to self-isolate and seek clinical assessment using one of these four options:
- Complete an online self-assessment.
- Contact Durham Health Connection Line 905-668-2020 or 1-800-841-2729.
- Contact Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.
- Contact your primary care provider by phone.
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