Southwestern Public Health — which covers Oxford and Elgin counties as well as St. Thomas — is reporting its first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus.
On Monday, the health agency confirmed a man in his 30s tested positive for COVID-19 “after close contact with someone outside the region who has the virus.” A release states that the man was assessed, tested and released by London Health Sciences Centre and is now in self-isolation. “We are following up with any contacts of the individual and ensuring the public is aware and protected from the spread of this virus,” said medical officer of health Dr.
Joyce Lock. “It is important to know that most people with this virus will have mild to moderate symptoms. Anyone who is concerned should