Discussion about the novel Coronavirus continues after multiple professional sports leagues have cancelled games and even suspended play indefinitely. This follows the announcement from the World Health Organization who declared the disease a pandemic.
In addition, travelers coming into Canada from other countries are being asked to stay home and remain watchful of symptoms just to be safe.
While this is all happening, our news team went out to ask locals how they feel about the Coronavirus so far.
At this stage, it’s important to wash your hands and practice clean habits to control as much as possible. If you suspect you are sick, stay home and watch your symptoms.
No immediate cure for the virus has been developed and there have been no confirmed reports of COVID-19 in Elgin County.
Anyone who could potentially have the virus is asked to call telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 or visit a local public health unit.
