Health unit warning of COVID-19 exposure at Windsor church

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is asking attendees of a local church to monitor themselves for COVID-19 symptoms after a potential public exposure Sunday.

According to a Tuesday notice from the health unit, the Redeemed Christian Church of God on1636 Tecumseh Road West had an exposure on Nov. 1 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. It's the first exposure at a church service in Windsor-Essex.

A pastor from the church told CBC News that thehealth unithas contacted the church, that the church is following all public health guidelines and that no other church attendee has tested positive for COVID-19.

Earlier this month an outbreak at the Word of LifeChurch in Blenheim led at least 31COVID-19 cases and put hundreds of people in isolation.

A Tim Hortons in Emeryville was also listed as having an exposure, which took place on October 28 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

In cases of public exposure, the health unit may not contact everyone who was potentially exposed. Instead, it asks that anyone at the locations in the times specified to monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19 and notify the health unit immediately if they develop symptoms.