Algoma Public Health
PSA: 10 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#584 - #593) and 9th COVID-19 related death
Tue, Nov 09, 2021
It is with great sadness that today we are reporting the region’s 9th death related to COVID-19.
Out of respect for the family, no further information is being shared.
This tragic loss highlights the seriousness of this virus. Algoma Public Health commends all those who have worked to prevent COVID-19 spread in our communities. We ask every Algoma resident to continue doing their part to protect our community members, including getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Ten New Cases
We are reporting 10 new cases of COVID-19 (#584 - #593), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area.
Details of the confirmed cases:
| Case Number |
Exposure Category |
Status | Tested |
| Case #584 | Close Contact | Self-isolating | November 8, 2021 |
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Case #585 |
Close Contact | Self-isolating | November 8, 2021 |
| Case #586 | Close Contact | Self-isolating | November 8, 2021 |
| Case #587 | Unknown | Self-isolating | November 8, 2021 |
| Case #588 | Close Contact | Self-isolating | November 8, 2021 |
| Case #589 | Close Contact | Self-isolating | November 8, 2021 |
| Case #590 | Unknown | Self-isolating | November 8, 2021 |
| Case #591 | Unknown | Self-isolating | November 8, 2021 |
| Case #592 | Unknown | Self-isolating | November 8, 2021 |
| Case #593 | Close Contact | Self-isolating | November 9, 2021 |
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Unknown exposure means the person did not have recent international travel or close contact with a known confirmed case. How the person acquired the virus is not known.
Close contact means the person acquired their infection through close contact with a known confirmed case. For example, living together with a case, or spending more than 15 minutes with a case while less than 2 metres apart, are considered high risk close contact exposures.
International travel means the person acquired their infection from travel outside of Canada.
Critical Actions:
- Anyone who is ill, even with mild symptoms, must stay home and self-isolate away from others.
- As of September 22, 2021, you must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination to access certain indoor businesses and settings. Learn where you will need to show proof of vaccination, and how to get and use your vaccine receipt at: covid-19.ontario.ca/proof-covid-19-vaccination
- On Oct 22, 2021, the provincial government released A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term
- The provincial plan includes a timeline for lifting public health measures from fall 2021 through to spring 2022, and begins with lifting capacity limits and physical distancing requirements in settings where proof of vaccination is required. The timeline will be reviewed based on key pandemic indicators including case counts and ICU capacity.
- If you are considering going to a private gathering, indoor or outside, the Public Health Agency of Canada has released recommendations on things to keep in mind.
- When out in public, like workplaces, public transit and stores, continue to follow public health guidance that has been put in place to minimize the risk of spread. Wear your mask, practice physical distancing and wash your hands.
- Regardless if you are unvaccinated, partially vaccinated, or fully vaccinated, if you are sick or have symptoms, you should stay home and get tested for COVID-19.
- As of October 2, 2020, the mandatory masking policy was extended to all of Ontario for all indoor settings across the province, such as businesses, facilities and workplaces.
Learn more:
- View our webpage with updated status of cases in Algoma.
- Learn more about COVID-19 in Algoma.
- Visit Ontario’s website to learn more about the province’s response to COVID-19.