Although there have been no confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark region, all surrounding public health agencies have now confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection in their communities.
The cases impacting covering the Ottawa, Cornwall and Kingston areas have been linked to international travel. As a result many services, amenities and events have been cancelled or postponed to stop the spread of the virus.
The province declared a state of emergency Tuesday requiring a number of legally required closures: Public health officials are suggesting that people practice social distancing, work from home when possible and wash their hands as much as possible.