APH & TBDHU Report New COVID-19 Cases, PHSD Warns of Potential Public Exposure

Several COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the region.

Algoma Public Health's added eleven in Sault Ste. Marie - nearly all from close contact with a known case - bringing the health unit's total to 540, with 57 active - the most in weeks - including one in hospital.

The Algoma District School Board - meanwhile - is reporting more cases linked to its schools, as individuals at the Grand View and East View public schools in the Sault have tested positive - it already reported one case linked to Grand View, so an outbreak has been declared for that school.

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit added six cases over the weekend - three in the Thunder Bay area, three in unspecified First Nation communities - bringing its total to 3426, with fourteen "active", including one in a hospital ICU.

Public Health Sudbury and Districts is warning of potential public exposure at Peppi Panini Lounge and Bar in Greater Sudbury between 5 pm October 23rd and 1:30 am on the 24th.

The health unit also notes it has "appointment-only" vaccination clinics happening at its Chapleau office Wednesday, and at the Foleyet Nursing Station Thursday.