Both local health units have surpassed key marks in COVID-19 cases.
Algoma Public Health's confirmed ten more in the Sault Ste. Marie area - nearly all stemming from close contact with a known case - bringing the health unit's total to 104 - 39 of them reported since December 31st, nearly all in the Sault area.
Additionally, it's warning of possible exposure on a December 28th Air Canada flight from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie, specifically rows three to nine and flight crew.
The health unit currently has 39 "active" cases, plus one "non-resident case" currently in the region.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts is also reporting ten new cases - seven in Greater Sudbury, three in the Manitoulin District - bringing it to 304 total cases, 32 still "active".