PSA: 1 new confirmed case of COVID-19 (#391)

The government is issuing a province-wide Stay-at-Home order requiring everyone to remain at home except for essential purposes, such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services (including getting vaccin. All returning international travellers must stay home for 14 days

PSA: 26 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#792 - #817) and low-risk exposure

  We are reporting 26 new cases of COVID-19 (#792 - #817): 21 - Sault Ste... Low-risk exposure Shooters Lounge Public health is advising of a low-risk exposure to COVID-19 for anyone who was at Shooters Lounge, located at 68 Dennis St, in Sault Ste... For example, living together with a case, or spendi

Advisory Extended on Cross-Border Travel into Chippewa County, Michigan until January 26, 2021

Marie, Michigan, and into Chippewa County for work... APH acknowledges the challenges faced by essential workers, and is grateful for their role in allowing everyone to continue to receive essent... Rates of new COVID-19 infections during the week of December 21-27, 2020 are provided below for comparison

PSA: 26 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#742 - #767) and two potential public exposures

  We are reporting 26 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#742 - #767), 23 from Sault Ste...   Actions to take: Any individual who was present on ... 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

Algoma Public Health Honours 2025 Public Health Champions and Unveils Hall of Champions

The awards celebrate individuals and organizations who support healthy beginnings for children ages 0–6 and their families across A... Public Health Champions are advocates for healthy starts, connectors of families and communities, and equity builders who create welcoming and inclusive spaces for all

October 2025 Webinar – One Season, Three Threats: Stay Protected with the Latest Vaccines

Inspection, Enforcement & Disclosure

Algoma Public Health is required to inspect, enforce and disclose information of public health significance under the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA),   Appeals Facility Inspection Reports IPAC Lapse Disclosure Outbreak Activity To file a complaint of a facility of public…

Travel Health Notice - Zika virus infection in the Americas

Health Canada - Travel Health Notice For the latest updates on countries affected by Zika virus, please visit the World Health Organization

Confirmed Blue-Green Algae Bloom in Cloudy Lake

” As a precautionary measure, Algo... Do not bathe or shower in the water Do not let pets or livestock use the water for drinking or wading Do not eat the liver, kidneys or other organs of fish caught in the water Learn more about what you can do to reduce conditions for the growth of blue-green algae

Board of Health Announces new Medical Officer of Health for Algoma

The Board of Health for Algoma Public Health would like to announce the appointment of Dr... Spruyt’s experience and leadership in continuing to improve health protection and promotion for Algoma citizens.” After practicing family medicine for 25 years, Dr... Her passion for Northern Ontario resulted in a