PSA: 25 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#608 - #632)

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

 

We are reporting 25 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#608 - #632), one from Central and East Algoma, and 24 from Sault Ste. Marie and area.

 

Potential exposure 1 – Rockstar Bar

Public health is advising anyone who was at the Rockstar Bar, located at 864 Queen St. E, in Sault Ste. Marie on November 6, 2021, from 11:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. of a potential low-risk exposure to COVID-19.

Potential exposure 2 – Porter flight

Public health is advising anyone who travelled on Porter Airlines flight PD 685 at 12:35 pm on Sunday, October 31, 2021 from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie of a potential low-risk exposure to COVID-19. Passengers who sat in rows 2-8 and flight crew who served these rows should contact their local public health unit for further information.

 

Actions to take:

Any individual who was present on the date and times listed in the potential exposures is asked 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.

 

Details of the confirmed cases:

 

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.