Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) has been informed that an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19 attended a bonfire/indoor party in Frankford while they were contagious with the virus. All individuals who were at a bonfire/indoor party on Hearns Road in Frankford on the evening of July 24, 2021:
- Are considered to be high-risk contacts of the case, unless fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (have received two doses of a Health Canada approved vaccine, with the second dose on or before July 10, 2021)
- Are considered low-risk contacts of the case if fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (have received two doses of a Health Canada approved vaccine, with the second dose on or before July 10, 2021) AND have no symptoms.
- High-risk contacts MUST:
- self-isolate immediately, leaving isolation only for the purpose of testing or to seek medical care. When getting tested provide investigation number 2238-2021-44966 to the testing centre.
- Stay in isolation up to and including August 7, 2021, even if test results are negative.
- Low-risk contacts are:
- Advised to seek testing. Provide investigation number 2238-2021-44966 to the testing centre.
- Not required to isolate unless symptoms develop or they test positive for COVID-19.
- Advised to monitor for symptoms until August 7, 2021. If symptoms develop, isolate at home and away from others, and seek testing again, even if you were negative the first time.
While HPEPH does not typically disclose the location of COVID-19 cases in order to protect individuals’ privacy, this information is disclosed when needed to meet public health objectives such as prompt notification of potential contacts and reducing the risk of further transmission. HPEPH is in the process of identifying and contacting identified high-risk contacts related to this case. All high-risk contacts will be instructed by HPEPH to self-isolate immediately and to get tested.
THE ABOVE IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM HASTINGS PRINCE EDWARD PUBLIC HEALTH
