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Weather – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this morning. Periods of rain beginning near noon. Wind east 30 km/h. High 8. UV index 3 or moderate.
Tonight – Periods of rain ending near midnight then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low plus 1.
Statistics
| Country | Total | New | Total | New |
| Cases | Cases | Deaths | Deaths | |
| Canada | 50,026 | 1,526 | 2,859 | 152 |
| USA | 1,035,765 | 23,196 | 59,266 | 1,384 |
| Total: | 3,153,681 | 218,743 |
Statistics from Algoma Public Health (April 27, 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, 891 |
| Positive | 13 |
| Negative | 1,552 |
| Pending | 326 |
| Deceased | 0 |
| Resolved | 9 |
Total confirmed cases by area of residence
Central & East Algoma – Yes (less than 5)
Elliot Lake & Area – Yes (less than 5)
North Algoma – No
Sault Ste. Marie & Area – Yes (9)
News Tidbits:
(in order to prioritize your news watching, and perhaps reduce some stress)
| Time | |
| 11:15 a.m. | The Prime Minister will address Canadians on the COVID-19 situation |
| 1:00 | Premier Doug Ford will be joined by Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, for an announcement. |
There is one active fire in the Northeast, Sudbury 2 was discovered April 25 and is being observed at 5 hectares.
The Soo and St. Joseph’s Island is under a flood watch. Rain is in the forecast for late Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with an estimated total of 60-85 mm falling over a four day period. Winds are also expected to gust easterly during the same time period.
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