After a two-day reprieve of new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Peterborough, the number of cases increased by 10, the region’s health unit reported on Thursday.
Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, medical officer of health for Peterborough Public Health, said that as of noon Thursday there were now 38 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in its jurisdiction which includes the City of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.
The statistics are according to provincial data reported as of 4 p.m. Wednesday, noted Salvaterra. Specific details on the 10 new cases were not provided, however, Salvaterra said none appear to be community transmission and have links to travel or to exposure to another confirmed case. [ Sign up