PHSD Reports New COVID-19 Cases, APH Warns of Possible Exposure, Vaccination Updates

A few more COVID-19 cases have been reported in the region.

Public Health Sudbury and Districts has added two in Greater Sudbury, and another in the Manitoulin District, bringing it to 2227, with 22 "active".

It's also reporting two more cases confirmed or presumed to be variants of concern, bringing that total to 1031.

The health unit's holding an "appointment-only clinic" in Chapleau today.

While Algoma Public Health isn't reporting any new cases, it is warning of potential public exposure on Air Canada Flight AC 8320 from Sault Ste. Marie to Toronto on Saturday - passengers who sat in seats 2 to 8 should contact the health unit for further information, while anyone who was on the plane is advised to self-monitor for symptoms for ten days after the potential exposure and self-isolate immediately and get tested if symptoms develop.

It's also reporting a major vaccination milestone: 75% of the region's eligible population are now considered "fully vaccinated", while 82.7% of the eligible population have received at least one dose.