PSA: 2 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#484 - #485) and 8th COVID-19 related death

Tue, Oct 19, 2021

 

It is with great sadness that today we are reporting the region’s 8^th 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.

 

Two new cases

We are reporting two new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#484 - #485), one from Sault Ste. Marie and area and one from North Algoma. 

Public exposure

 

Algoma Public Health is also advising the public of a potential exposure to COVID-19 for anyone who travelled on the following flight on October 18, 2021.

• Air Canada AC 8317 from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie. Passengers who sat in rows 3-9 and flight crew who served these rows should contact their local public health unit for further information. 

Actions to take

If you were on this flight on the date and time listed, you are advised to follow public health guidance:

• 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.

 

 

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
• Ontario is currently in Step 3 of Ontario's Three-Step Roadmap to Reopen. This three-step plan to safely and gradually lift public health measures based on ongoing progress of provincewide vaccination rates and improvements of key public health and health care indicators. 
• If you are considering going to a private gathering, indoor or outside, the Public Health Agency of Canada (Healthy Canadians) has released recommendations on things to keep in mind. https://bit.ly/3BaAFKr
• 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.