PHSD Confirms 38th COVID-19-Related Death, More Cases

Another COVID-19 death's been confirmed in the region.

Figures posted by Public Health Sudbury and Districts shows the health unit's now reported a total of 38 deaths related to the illness - all reported in Greater Sudbury.

The health unit's also reporting 32 new cases in Greater Sudbury and four more in the Sudbury District, bringing it to 3629 total, with 251 "active": two in the Manitoulin District; thirteen in the eastern part of the Sudbury District; fourteen in the western part; and the remaining 222 in Greater Sudbury.

The health unit's also declared another outbreak, for DMC Mining Services at Glencore Craig Mine in Greater Sudbury - the health unit's showing 21 "active" outbreaks, including multiple mining operations, schools, and school bus routes.

It's holding an "appointment-only" COVID-19 vaccination clinic at its Chapleau office today.