Morning News Tidbits – July 16

Weather – Mainly sunny. Fog patches near Lake Superior early this morning. High 22. Humidex 27. UV index 8 or very high.
Tonight – Clear early this evening then partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Low 14.

Marine Forecast – Wind south 15 knots veering to southwest 15 overnight then diminishing to light Friday morning. Waves one half to one metre subsiding to one half metre or less near noon Friday. Fog patches dissipating this afternoon.

Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – July 15, 2020 (1:15 p.m.)

Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following:

• Sault Ste. Marie & Area
• Central & East Algoma
• Elliot Lake & Area

Tested	17,303
Positive	26
Negative	15,827
Pending	1,450
Deceased	0
Resolved	25

Total confirmed cases by area of residence

Central & East  Algoma – 2 (less than 5)
Elliot Lake & Area – 3 (less than 5)
North Algoma – No
Sault Ste. Marie & Area – Yes (20)

News Tidbits:

There are ten active fires in the Northeast region at the time of this update. Of these fires, three are not under control, all of which are located in the far north, two are under control and four are being observed. The fire hazard is low to moderate across most of the region, while some areas near Greater Sudbury and sections of the far north are showing a high hazard. An area near Bancroft is showing a high to extreme hazard today.

 

There are currently 19 active forest fires in the Northwest Region. Eight are not under control, six are under control, four are being observed and one is being held. The forest fire hazard ranges from low to extreme with the area of highest hazard in the central portion of the region.

 

Good news for some fitness buffs – the Wawa Men’s Health Club is opening tomorrow with special rules. Many other businesses are preparing to open in the near future:  Embassy, The Gallery, and Young’s General Store – to name a few. Remember to shop safely.

Premier Doug Ford will be joined by Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, to make an announcement at 1 p.m.

Don’t Forget – Ontario’s free Family Fishing Week in July was been extended an extra seven days, until Sunday, July 19.