Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported another confirmed case of COVID-19 in the region. This marks 41 cases in the Algoma District.
According to APH, the individual in question was tested on Oct. 18 and is currently self-isolating. Close contacts have been notified.
The exposure category is listed as 'unknown', meaning that there is evidence of ongoing community spread in Sault Ste. Marie and area.
Important COVID-19 information:
• Algoma regions with COVID-19 cases reported in the past 14 days include Sault Ste. Marie and area
• Anyone who is ill, even with mild symptoms, must stay home and self-isolate away from others
• Do not have close contact with others outside the immediate household of people you live with. Limit non-essential trips outside of home and avoid non-essential travel to other regions of the province. This is part of new advice from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health announced on Oct. 9.
• All returning international travellers must stay home for 14 days
Please visit the APH website for further information on COVID-19.
