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  • Bat tests positive for rabies virus in Sault Ste. Marie

    and Wellington St... Algoma Public Health is offering the public the following information on bats and rabies... The rabies virus is considered fatal once symptoms appear in mammals and humans... If animals must be handled, use puncture resistant gloves and... Learn more about the rabies virus and animal bites

  • Increase in opioid poisonings

    Algoma Public Health is also asking all members of the community to continue their suppor... Street drugs can be mixed with dangerous substances, like fentanyl, that can cause an opioid poisoning... Anyone who uses drugs should carry naloxone and make sure they always have someone with them when they use

  • Don’t get something you didn’t expect this Valentine’s Day

    February 8th to 12th is Sexual and Repr. “It is important to remember that sexuality is more than just sex... “It is important to learn about the social, emotional, and physical aspects of sexuality and relationships...”There is nothing romantic about unsafe sex...  Know your risks, use condoms and get tested

  • St. Bernadette takes top prize for boosting their school’s nutrition environment

    Algoma Public Health is happy to announce that St. Bernadette Catholic School is the winner of our 2016/17 BrightBit. The contest was launched in the fall of 2016 to help promote BrightBites, which is an easy and free online program that helps schools boost school nutrition by earning fun, easy badges

  • First Case of Influenza A Confirmed in Algoma

    ... Illness due to influenza usually lasts two to seven days; sometimes longer in the elderly and in people with chronic diseases... ·         Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you sneeze or cough... ·         Keep an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (gel or wipes) handy at work, home, and in the car

  • Surge of COVID-19 Triggers Additional Mandatory Measures in Algoma and in the Municipality of Sault Ste. Marie

    Marie businesses and organizations to reinstate recently lifted provincial capacity limits and physical distancing requirements, and strengthening masking requirements both indoors and outdoors... COVID-19 activity in Algoma is rising and is currently the highest that it has ever been since the begin

  • Protect Yourself against West Nile virus

    These events are a reminder that WNV is present in our communities and there is an ongoing risk to residents during peak mosquito season... The virus is then spread to humans and other mammals by the bite of an infected mosquito... Severe symptoms are rare and are more likely to develop in elderly reside

  • Community Update on Public Health COVID-19 Cluster Investigation in Elliot Lake

     In addition to the direct notification and isolation of confirmed cases and close contacts, APH is notifying and advis...   As per provincial guidance and regulations, where service provision involves close contact within 2 metres, use of PPE, including a medical mask and eye protection is recommended

  • Algoma District Residents Reminded to Protect Themselves against West Nile virus (WNv)

      WNv is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito... WNv is mostly a disease of birds but can spread to humans by mosquitoes that have fed on both birds and huma...  Severe symptoms are rare and are more likely to develop in older individuals and those who are immunocompromised

  • We are all in this together

    Not everyone is connected online or to TV and radio...  Please help spread the word with kindness and patience... Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, or use alcohol... Stay connected virtually with technology...  Stay connected with friends and family by phone, email or with social media

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