APH & PHSD Report New COVID-19 Cases

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

Algoma Public Health's added 36 in the Sault Ste. Marie area and five in Central and East Algoma, bringing it to 1697 total, with 248 "active", five in hospital.

It's also warning that - while no cases of Omicron have been confirmed in its region - "a number" are suspected and presumed to be that variant, pending lab results.

Meanwhile, Public Health Sudbury and Districts has added 29 COVID-19 cases in Greater Sudbury, eight in the Sudbury District - including at least one in the Northern part, which includes Chapleau, Foleyet, Gogama, and neighbouring First Nations - plus three in the Manitoulin District.

That brings its total to 4697, with 300 "active": four in the northern Sudbury District; one in the eastern part; 37 in the western; 34 in the Manitoulin District; and the remaining 221 in Greater Sudbury.

Both are urging everyone get fully vaccinated, including your third or booster dose, if eligible - Algoma appointments can be booked through APH's website while appointments in the Sudbury district can be booked through the province's online appointment site or by calling PHSD at 1-800-708-2505.