COVID-19 cases stemming from a social gathering.According to the health unit, 20 people have been infected over the last four days in the Pakenham, Almonte and Carleton Place areas.
Still, cases remain low in the region, with only 19 active cases as of 4 p.m. Tuesday. Leeds, Grenville, Lanark health unit flags spike in drug overdoses in Brockville and Smiths Falls Nevertheless, the health unit said the risk of exposure is much greater since the virus is now spreading in the community.