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Tuesday Morning News – May 12

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing late this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 7. Wind chill minus 13 this morning. UV index 6 or high.
Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 6. Wind chill minus 8 overnight.

 

Statistics from Algoma Public Health (May 11, 2020 (11:40 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 2,240
Positive 16
Negative 4,741
Pending 483
Deceased 0
Resolved 13

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 (13)

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 at 11:30 a.m.
Premier Doug Ford will be joined by Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance, and Paul Calandra, Government House Leader at 1 p.m..

There are no forest fires in the northeast region this morning.

This is International Nurses Day – celebrated since 1065. This is also the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12, 1820.

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