92 Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 In Windsor Essex, First Local Death As Of Wednesday

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The Windsor Essex County Health Unit has announced the first local death of COVID 19 along with 27 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Windsor-Essex as of Wednesday, bringing the local total to 92.

Dr. Wajid Ahmed, Medical Officer of Health says the first death was a male in his 80’s with underlying chronic conditions who was admitted to hospital with respiratory issues. The man was admitted to the ICU and died Tuesday. Dr. Ahmed says the man had travelled to Michigan recently.

Health Unit CEO Theresa Marentette says 27 per cent of local cases are within the 50 to 59 years of age group.

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As of Wednesday morning, the Health Unit says 1134 people have been tested and 317 tests are still pending.

“We must act now and we must act together to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community,” said Dr. Ahmed. “Break the chain of transmission.”

Last updated: Wednesday April 1st, 10:56am

The Health Unit says of the 65 confirmed cases reported Tuesday, 8 are considered resolved or recovered. They say 40 cases reported travel history, and 28 of the 40 were travel to Michigan.

Current Provincial Guidance & Restrictions

The province is providing guidance, recommendations and restrictions on a regular basis to public health. As of March 17th, 2020, under the provincial Emergency Act the following orders are in place until April 15th:

Mandatory under the federal Quarantine Act, anyone traveling outside of Canada should self-isolate for 14 days upon return. If symptoms develop during self-isolation, including fever and/or cough call public health at 519-258-2146 ext. 1420.

Prohibition on organized public events and social gatherings over 5 people (funerals can have up to 10)

Closure of all communal or shared public or private, outdoor recreational amenities everywhere in Ontario including gardens, parks, sports fields beaches, etc.

Closure of all Ontario Parks to visitors

Closure of all licenced child care centres

Closure of all public schools

Closure of all public libraries

Closure of all facilities providing indoor recreational programs

Closure of all private schools as defined in the Education Act

Closure of all Theatres and movie theatres

Closure of all concert venues

Closure of all Casinos (until further notice)

Closure of all bars and restaurants, except to the extent that such facilities provide takeout food and delivery

Closure of all non-essential workplaces

Long Term Care, Retirement Facilities, Hospice, and residential care facilities only permit essential visitors and actively screen visitors for symptoms and travel history, excluding entry if failed screening

Suspension of all non-essential travel outside of Canada

Physical distancing (2 Metres)

Orders are being actively enforced.

Be advised that there is currently a state of emergency declared for the City of Windsor and the County of Essex

Current recommendations from Dr. Wajid Ahmed, Medical Officer of Health

Dr. Wajid Ahmed supports all of the recommendations and restrictions provided by the Government of Ontario for the City of Windsor and County of Essex. As well Dr. Ahmed recommends: