Algoma Public Health is reporting twenty (20) new cases of COVID-19 (#1,596 - #1,615) and three potential public exposures

Sat, Dec 18, 2021

 

We are reporting twenty (20) new cases of COVID-19 (#1,596 - #1,615):

• 15 – Sault Ste. Marie & Area
• 5 – Central and East Algoma

 

The newly reported cases acquired their infection as follows:

• 10 - close contact of a confirmed case
• 1 - unknown source of infection
• 1 - international travel
• 8 - under investigation

There are currently 247 active cases.

 

High-Risk Exposure:

 

Prouse Chevrolet (Sault Ste. Marie, ON)

851 Great Northern Rd.

DATE: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
TIME: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
 

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

  

Low-Risk Exposures:

 

The Wellness Store (Sault Ste. Marie, ON)

760 Second Line E

DATE: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
TIME: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 

Heyden Restaurant (Sault Ste. Marie, ON)

770 ON-17

DATE: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
TIME: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

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.