Algoma Public Health Confirms 47th COVID-19 Case

Algoma's confirmed another new case.

Algoma Public Health says its 47th case stems from international travel - like all but five of the health unit's cases, it's located in the Sault Ste. Marie area.

This comes after the health unit issued a special advisory warning against travelling to Michigan's Chippewa County - even for "essential" reasons - suggesting those who go there for work or school seek virtual options, or otherwise take all precautions to reduce possible exposure - such as avoiding crowded areas and non-essential activities, plus physical distancing, and wearing a face mask at all times - and to wash or sanitize hands frequently.

APH currently has four "active" cases, all in the Sault area.

Public Health Sudbury and Districts still has nine - all in Greater Sudbury - while the neighbouring Porcupine Health Unit has four - two outside its region, two in the Hearst and Hornepayne area - and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit has none.