COVID Cases identified at 25 Tweedsmuir in Kirkland Lake

The Timiskaming Health Unit has identified that as of 3:00pm on March 19th four residents at
the multi-residential complex on 25/25A Tweedsmuir Road in Kirkland Lake have tested
positive for the COVID-19 virus. One of the cases is associated with a variant of concern. As
the owner of the complex, the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board is
working with health unit staff to complete all necessary contact tracing and coordination of
testing for residents and employees as required.

Throughout the pandemic, the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board
has been taking all necessary precautions based on Public Health Ontario's Infection
Prevention and Control guidelines to reduce the risk of infections and prevent transmission of
COVID-19 among employees, residents and visitors. "We take our responsibility to ensure the
safety of our residents and staff seriously and are committed to supporting the health unit until
the situation at our complex is resolved," said Chair Doug Jelly.

The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board employees will continue to do
whatever we can to prevent the virus's further spread. We will continue to work in collaboration
with the health unit until the situation at the housing complex is resolved. We will provide
updates as information is available. We want to thank everyone for their support by continuing
to follow public health guidelines.

Kelly Black
Chief Administrative Officer