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Coronavirus: No new cases in Peterborough area, one case resolved

One case has been resolved, bringing the total number of active cases down to three. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denett

Peterborough Public Health did not report any new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, maintaining the total number of confirmed cases in the area at 99.

However, one active case has been resolved, bringing the total number of active cases down to three.

Last Thursday, the health unit reported its first new cases since June 20, breaking a streak of 40 days with no new cases.

The 99 total cases are spread across the City and County of Peterborough, as well as Hiawatha and Curve Lake First Nations.

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As of Wednesday, the health unit reports more than 21,700 individuals have been tested for the virus.

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Since the pandemic was declared in March, two people have died of complications due to COVID-19.

A weekday drive-thru testing clinic — for asymptomatic individuals — continues at the Kinsmen Civic Centre in Peterborough. No appointment is necessary.

Testing for those with symptoms continues at the COVID-19 assessment centre at Peterborough Regional Health Centre daily. Call 705-876-5086 to book an appointment.

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