More COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the region.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts has added thirteen in Greater Sudbury and another in the western part of the Sudbury District - bringing the health unit to 2490, with the number "active" rising to 62 - while seven more were confirmed or presumed to be variants of concern, bringing that count to 1216.
It's also warning of potential "high-risk" exposure at The Grand in Greater Sudbury between 10:30 pm last Saturday (October 2nd) and 3:30 am Sunday (October 3rd), urging anyone who was on the dance floor to self-isolate immediately - regardless of vaccination status - and stay isolated until October 13th, not attending any Thanksgiving gatherings this weekend.
Both Public Health Sudbury and Districts and Algoma Public Health are urging people be safe over the long weekend, emphasizing the best way is to be fully immunized with two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine - and stay home if feeling unwell - with small gatherings safer, particularly with windows open or outdoors, physically distancing and washing hands frequently, with high-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected, though they note virtual gatherings remain the safest option, as COVID-19 - and esepcially the Delta variant - continue to circulate in the region and across the province and country.