As of Saturday afternoon, there are no positive cases of COVID-19 in the Windsor-Essex area.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Wajid Ahmed says the risk level in the region continues to be low.
"We don't have a case, we don't have a circulating member spreading COVID-19 so from a risk perspective to the community. We are doing ok, but that can change," said Ahmed.
The Windsor Essex Health Unit says test facilities are being overwhelmed and testing can take 2-3 days to return. To date they have tested 50 individuals for the virus.
Ahmed is advising anyone who has travelled, to take the necessary precautions and stay home if you are exhibiting any symptoms.
"You need to monitor your symptoms, and if you develop any symptoms, first thing again self-isolate, don't go to work, don't go anywhere and then try to get in touch with your doctor and to the health unit," said Ahmed.
The health unit will assess who needs to be tested and give specific instructions on how to self-isolate.
During an update Saturday, Ahmed provided several updated recommendations to the community based on those issued by Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. David Williams.
Universities and Colleges
Restrict all events and gatherings of more than 250 people
Increase cleaning and disinfection
Communicate with students to practice social distancing
Investigate virtual options for services and classes for students and staff
Workplaces
Communicate with employees on prevention measures to limit the spread of germs
Limit all non-essential work travel outside of Canada
Communicate to employees that have travelled outside of Canada with children to stay home and self-isolate for 14 days following travel
Incorporate environmental cleaning practices
Travel
Residents should restrict all non-essential travel outside of Canada.
Travelers returning from travel outside of Canada should self isolate for 14 days.
If symptomatic, residents should contact the WECHU at 519-258-2146 ext. 1420or Telehealth at 1-866-797-000.
Families with children (17 and under) choosing to travel outside of Canada are required to self-isolate for 14 days upon return.
Large gatherings and events
Immediate suspension of all large events and public gatherings of over 250 people
Organizers with smaller gatherings are encouraged to reach out to the WECHU to discuss their event
Practice social distancing as much as possible
Long-Term Care Homes, Retirement Homes, Supportive Housing, Hospices and other congregate care settings
Only allow essential visitors, those who are visiting a resident who is dying or very ill or parent/guardian of an ill child or youth
All visitors must be actively screened for symptoms of COVID-19 and recent travel
Day camps, Child Care and Early Years
There are no provincial closures of daycares or day camps
All child care centres should actively screen children, parents, staff and visitors for any symptoms and travel history that may be related to COVID-19
Any family with children who have travelled outside of Canada are restricted from attending day camps, child care centres and must self-isolate for 14 days following return
Incorporate environmental cleaning practice