TBDHU Confirms 2nd COVID-19 Death in 2 Days, PHSD & APH Report New Cases

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit's confirmed its second COVID-19 death in as many days, as cases continue to skyrocket.

The health unit isn't giving any details about its 29th COVID-19 death, though it does say it has confirmed 30 new cases in the Thunder Bay area, two more in unspecified First Nation communities, and one more in an unspecified "district" community.

It has reported 1497 cases since the pandemic began, with 315 currently "active", sixteen in hospital, five in an ICU.

Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting five new cases in Greater Sudbury and one more in an unspecified Sudbury District community - all stem from close contact with known cases.

This marks the 600th case for the health unit, which has 28 currently "active".

Algoma Public Health has confirmed its 196th case - located in the Elliot Lake area, stemming from close contact with a known case - leaving the health unit with four "active", two in hospital.

The Porcupine Health Unit's confirmed its 330th case - this time located in the Hearst and Hornepayne area - leaving it with 22 "active", one in hospital.