The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has confirmed a second positive case of the novel coronavirus.
Dr. Wajid Ahmed, the Medical Officer of Health confirmed the second case of COVID-19 on Saturday afternoon.
The case is a male in his twenties, with no recent history of international travel. The individual works for a health care facility in Michigan, but resides in Windsor-Essex county. The WECHU said the male first developed symptoms on March 15 and was tested at the health facility where he works on March 17.
The patient is in self-isolation and recovering at home with mild symptoms. Close contacts of the infected male have been contacted and are currently self-isolating with no symptoms.
The WECHU has contacted the Medical Officer of Health for Detroit Public Health and they are actively involved in contact tracing and case management.
"I want to assure the residents of Windsor-Essex that the WECHU is working diligently for your protection. Our staff are working seven days a week following up with all the individuals who are self-isolating, answering calls and providing assessment and support to residents and healthcare providers." said Dr. Wajid Ahmed in a statement.
The health unit urges anyone with symptoms, or anyone who has been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 to contact them at 519-258-2146 extension: 1420.
