Wednesday Morning News – April 29

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.