APH & PHSD Report New COVID-19 Cases, But Fewer Active

More COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the region - but "active" cases are down.

Algoma Public Health added 37 in the Sault Ste. Marie area, another in the Elliot Lake area, and another in Central and East Algoma, bringing it to 1189 total, though the number "active" is down slightly, to 361, including nine in hospital.

It's also warning of a couple potential "low risk" exposures: at a Tim Horton's on John Street in the Sault between 9 and 9:30 am and 1 to 5 pm November 30th; and at the Montana's BBQ and Bar in the Sault between 7:30 and 9 pm November 27th.

Meanwhile, Public Health Sudbury and Districts added 22 cases in Greater Sudbury, three in the Sudbury District, and five in the Manitoulin District, bringing it to 3888 total, though the number "active" is down slightly, to 285.

It has also released new vaccination figures, reporting 80.9% of the health unit's residents five or older are partially vaccinated, with 77.4% fully - that's 77.3% of the overall population partially vaccinated, 73.9% fully.

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