KITCHENER -- Ontario is confirming two new positive cases of COVID-19, including one in Waterloo Region.

The Ministry of Health says a woman in her 50s went to the emergency room at Grand River Hospital, reporting symptoms. They say she was returning from Italy on March 3.

She was assessed, tested, and sent home, where she is currently in self isolation experiencing mild symptoms.

Region of Waterloo Public Health is monitoring the situation, including contact tracing.