APH & PHSD See New COVID-19 Cases

Several new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the region.

Algoma Public Health's reporting one in the Sault Ste. Marie area - stemming from close contact with a known case - bringing the health unit to 448, with thirteen "active" plus one "non-resident case temporarily in Algoma".

Public Health Sudbury and Districts has added ten cases in Greater Sudbury and another in the Manitoulin District, bringing the health unit to 2343 total, with 47 "active"

It's also reporting twelve more confirmed or presumed to be a variant of concern, bringing that to 1115.

The health unit's also noting a few opportunities to get vaccinated, though the only one in Chapleau is an "appointment only" clinic at the health unit's office tomorrow.