Orangeville declares 1st case of coronavirus

A man from Orangeville is the first person to test positive for the coronavirus in the area covered by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.

The man, who is in his 40s, tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from Atlanta, Ga.

The man was tested at the Headwaters Health Care Centre in Orangeville.

Dr. Nicola Mercer, medical officer of health andCEOof Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, said the case does not change how public health's protocols around the coronavirus.

"We are following up with any contacts of the individual and ensuring the public is aware and protected from the spread of this virus. It is important to know that 80 percent of people with this virus will have mild to moderate symptoms," Mercer said in a release.

She encouraged anyone concerned about the virus to contact their health care provider or Telehealth.

In Guelph, public health plans to open a COVID-19 assessment clinic at 65 Delhi St. on Tuesday. The clinic will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.

On Monday, the province announced 32 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 177.