Algoma Public Health is reporting thirty-four (34) new cases of COVID-19 (#1,440 – 1,473), and 2 low-risk public exposures

Sun, Dec 12, 2021

 

We are reporting thirty-four (34) new cases of COVID-19 (1,440 - 1,473):

• 31 – Sault Ste. Marie & Area
• 3 – Central and East Algoma

 

The newly reported cases acquired their infection as follows:

• 15 - close contact of a confirmed case
• 2 - unknown source of infection
• 17 - under investigation

There are currently 268 active cases.

Low-risk exposure #1

Location: O’Sullivan Funeral Home, 215 St. James St., Sault Ste. Marie, ON

 

Dates and times:

Thursday, December 9, 2021, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Friday, December 10, 2021, from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

 

Low-risk exposure #2

 

Location: Galaxy Cinemas (Station Mall), 293 Bay St. Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Movie:  Clifford the Big Red Dog

Date and time: December 7, 2021, from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

 

Actions to take:

 

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

• 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:
  • Sault Ste. Marie and area
  • Central and East Algoma
  • 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.