More COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed in the region.
In its latest report, Public Health Sudbury and Districts reports three in Greater Sudbury and another in the broader Sudbury District, bringing the health unit's death toll to 190 - 165 in Greater Sudbury, 17 in the Sudbury District, eight in the Manitoulin District - it last reported a COVID death on Wednesday.
The health unit's also reporting 59 new cases since Wednesday - 51 in Greater Sudbury, three in the broader Sudbury District, and five in the Manitoulin District - though known "active" cases have dropped to 254, with 44 in hospital, one in an ICU, both down from the previous report.
More promising news: the number of cases in the northern Sudbury District is also down, from eighteen on Wednesday to only seven - the communities aren't specified, but the region includes Chapleau, Cartier, Foleyet, Gogama, and neighbouring First Nations - the health unit is still showing an outbreak in the Long-Term Care Area at Chapleau Health Services, which was first declared October 20th.
In an update on Friday, Chapleau Health Services noted the continued outbreak means general visitors are still banned while "non-urgent" appointments are not available - it instead recommends calling 8-1-1 or visiting Health Connect Ontario online, for information, advice, and referrals.
It's also urging people to wear a mask and maintain two metres physical distance from others, washing hands frequently, staying home when possible, and booking a vaccine booster "without delay" - as "vaccination is the most effective way to reduce the spread of COVID-19" - emphasizing those experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should self-isolate and call the assessment centre at 705-864-2568.