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Weather – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming east 20 km/h late this morning. High 18. UV index 8 or very high.
Tonight – Clearing late this evening. Wind east 20 km/h. Low plus 5.
Statistics from Algoma Public Health (May 16, 2020 (4:50 p.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 | 5,734 |
| Positive | 20 |
| Negative | 5,292 |
| Pending | 422 |
| 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 (16)
News Tidbits:
There was one new fire confirmed by mid-afternoon on May 16. There are two active fires in the Northeast Region.
- North Bay 1 measures 0.1 of a hectare and is located approximately 6 km northwest of Mattawa, on the east side of Hwy 533.
- Algonquin Park 1 is under control at 13.9 hectares and is located southeast of Otterpaw Lake.
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