Algoma Public Health's reporting several COVID-19 deaths.
Saying only that it is "sad to report" five COVID-19-related deaths have been confirmed over the last week - bringing the health unit's death toll to fourteen - with no further information to be shared "out of respect for all families", though it emphasizes "these tragic losses highlight the seriousness in our communities", asking every resident get vaccinated.
The health unit's also reporting 23 new cases in the Sault Ste. Marie area, bringing the total to 941, with 282 "active", including fifteen in hospital.
Meanwhile, Public Health Sudbury and Districts has added nineteen cases in Greater Sudbury, one in the Sudbury District, and another in the Manitoulin District, bringing it to 3593, though the number "active" actually dropped slightly, to 244: four in the Manitoulin District; twelve in the western part of the Sudbury District; twelve in the eastern part; and the remaining 216 in Greater Sudbury.
The health unit's also declared another outbreak, for "withdrawal management services" at Health Sciences North in Greater Sudbury.
It does note, however, that an "appointment-only" COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held at its Chapleau office tomorrow, a day before the health unit expects to start appointments for five to eleven year olds.