The 19th positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Chatham-Kent.
Meanwhile, a total of seven people in Chatham-Kent have now recovered from the virus.
CK Public Health officials say the 19th positive case in Chatham-Kent involves a man in his 40s.
His case, which was reported on April 10, is linked to close contact and he is currently self-isolating.
Four more people has now recovered from COVID-19 in Chatham-Kent, bringing the total to seven.
No patients from Chatham-Kent are in the hospital with the virus, CK Public Health officials say.
One person has died in Chatham-Kent from the virus.
“Please continue to physically distance this long weekend,” CK Public Health officials said on social media.
A total of 488 COVID-19 tests have been administered in C-K, with 122 tests pending.
A total of 22 patients have been confirmed with a positive case of COVID-19 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.
Contact CK Public Health’s COVID-19 intake line at 519-355-1071 ex. 1900 or email at covid19@chatham-kent.ca for more information. Ck Public Health officials say they are experiencing higher than normal call volumes.
If anyone has concerns about non-essential businesses, use of public playgrounds or social gatherings of more than five people in Chatham-Kent, they can call 519-360-1998 or email covid19enforcement@chatham-kent.ca.
