Sunday Morning News – April 19

Weather – Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this afternoon. High minus 1. Wind chill minus 17 this morning and minus 5 this afternoon. UV index 6 or high.
Tonight- A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 10. Wind chill minus 6 this evening and minus 15 overnight.

Statistics

Country,	Total	New	Total	New
	Cases	Cases	Deaths	Deaths
Canada	33,383	1,456	1,470	160
USA	738,923	29,057	39,015	1,867
Total:	2,247,887		161,138

 

Statistics from Algoma Public Health (April 18, 2020 (9:00 a.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	1, 200
Positive	12
Negative	916
Pending	272
Deceased	0
Resolved	6

Total confirmed cases by area of residence

Algoma Region	Any residents who have tested positive for COVID-19?	Any evidence of local community spread?
Central & East  Algoma	Yes (less than 5)	Possible/Likely:
		evidence of community spread is present in other areas of Algoma and in neighbouring public health units
Elliot Lake & Area	Yes (less than 5)	Possible/Likely:
		evidence of community  spread is present in other areas of Algoma and in neighbouring public health units
North Algoma	No	Possible/Likely:
		evidence of community  spread is present in other areas of Algoma and in neighbouring public health units
Sault Ste. Marie &  Area	Yes (8)	Yes

News Tidbits –

(in order to prioritize your news watching, and perhaps reduce some stress)

The Prime Minister will address Canadians on the COVID-19 situation

 

Time
11:15 a.m.	The Prime Minister will address Canadians on the COVID-19 situation