Algoma Public Health is reporting nineteen (19) new cases of COVID-19 (#1,638 - #1,656) and a high-risk exposure

Tue, Dec 21, 2021

 

We are reporting nineteen (19) new cases of COVID-19 (#1,638 - #1,656):

• 15 - Sault Ste. Marie & Area
• 4 - Central and East Algoma

 

The newly reported cases acquired their infection as follows:

• 1 - close contact of a confirmed case
• 5 - unknown source of infection
• 13 - under investigation

There are currently 227 active cases.

 

 

High-Risk Exposure:

 

Air Canada Flight AC8203

Toronto – Sault Ste. Marie

DATE: Sunday, December 19, 2021

Passengers who sat in rows 8-12 and flight crew who served these rows should follow the below actions. 

 

Actions to take:

 

Any individual who was present on the date and times listed in the potential high-risk exposure is asked to:

1. Regardless of vaccination status, get tested for COVID-19 as soon as possible. 
2. If you are vaccinated, self-monitor for signs and symptoms.
3. If you are not vaccinated, self-isolate immediately

 

Additional Information Regarding Omicron:

 

Although the Omicron variant has not yet been confirmed in Algoma, a number of current exposures are suspected and presumed to be due to this variant of concern, due to initial lab screening results, a history of travel, or links to known Omicron exposures in other areas of the province.

 

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.