Morning News – May 5

May 5, 2025 at 07:56

Weather:

• Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 12. Wind chill -5 this morning. UV index 7 or high.
• Tonight – Clear. Low 2.

COVID Statistics

	Current	Previous	Change from previous report
Tested	259,694	259,437	257
Confirmed Cases	8,111	8,062	49
Confirmed Cases in 2022	5,907	5,858	49
Active cases	261	242	19
Resolved	7,850	7,820	30
*Deceased	53	53	0
Deceased in 2022	32	32	0
Central & East Algoma	812	805	7
Elliot Lake & Area	414	397	17
North Algoma	277	275	2
Sault Ste. Marie & Area	6,608	6,585	23

Forest Fire Update:

• There are no active fires in the Northeast region.

News Tidbits:

• The westbound lane and shoulder remain closed at Alona Bay for emergency road work for washout repairs