Peterborough Public Health says two more confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported on Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases in the region to seven.

During a press conference, Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, Peterborough’s chief medical officer of health, noted one case is a 65-year-old woman who is a resident of the city.

The medical officer of health noted the woman’s exposure to the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is associated with the Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon, which has three confirmed cases of COVID-19. [ Signup for our Health IQ newsletter for latest coronavirus updates ] The woman is an employee of the nursing home, Salvaterra said.

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