Algoma Public Health is reporting fifteen (15) new cases of COVID-19 (#1,616 - #1,630) and a low-risk exposure

Sun, Dec 19, 2021

 

We are reporting fifteen (15) new cases of COVID-19 (#1,616 - #1,630):

• 14 - Sault Ste. Marie & Area
• 1 - Central and East Algoma

 

The newly reported cases acquired their infection as follows:

• 3 - close contact of a confirmed case
• 3 - unknown source of infection
• 9 - under investigation

There are currently 242 active cases.

 

 

Low-Risk Exposure:

 

Porter Flight (PD683)

Toronto – Sault Ste. Marie

DATE: Thursday, December 16, 2021
TIME: 9:30 AM – 10:55 AM

Passengers who sat in rows 4-8 and flight crew who served these rows should follow the below actions. 

 

Actions to take:

• Self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 for 10 days from potential exposure.
• Self-isolate immediately if symptoms develop.
• Seek testing if symptoms occur.

 

Important information:

 

• View current situation in Algoma and the updated status of cases in Algoma.

•  Algoma regions with COVID-19 cases reported in the past 14 days include:

o  Sault Ste. Marie and area

o  Central and East Algoma

o  Elliot Lake and area

 

Learn more:

•          Learn more about COVID-19 in Algoma.
•          Learn more about vaccination clinics

 

Visit Ontario’s website to learn more about the province’s response to COVID-19.