COVID-19 Cases Reported by APH, PHSD, Neighbouring Regions

COVID-19 cases are rising across the region.

Algoma Public Health confirmed three over the weekend - one each for the Sault Ste. Marie, Elliot Lake, and Central and East Algoma areas - bringing it to 291, 44 "active" including one in hospital.

Public Health Sudbury and Districts added 28 - all in Greater Sudbury - bringing it to 1824, though the number "active" dropped to 184 - it's also reporting 32 more screened positive for a variant of concern, bringing that total to 623.

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit added only four cases - all in the Thunder Bay area - bringing it to 3004, though the number "active" has declined to 56, nine in hospital, three in an ICU.

The Porcupine Health Unit - meanwhile - confirmed one case in the Timmins area and four in the Cochrane, Matheson, Iroquois Falls, and Smooth Rock Falls area, bringing its total to 480 - 89 "active" - while seven more screened positive for a variant of concern.

It's also warning of possible exposure on an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Timmins April 13th.