Morning News Tidbits – July 13

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. High 23. Humidex 25. UV index 8 or very high.
Tonight – A few clouds. Low 12.

Marine Forecast – Strong Wind Warning – ‘Strong’ winds of 20 to 33 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

Wind light becoming southeast 10 knots this evening then increasing to southeast 15 overnight. Wind increasing to southeast 20 near noon Tuesday. Waves one half metre or less building to one Tuesday morning and to one and one half metres Tuesday afternoon. Showers Tuesday with a risk of thunderstorms.

Statistics from Algoma Public Health – July 12, 2020 (9:30 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	15,690
Positive	25
Negative	14,516
Pending	1,149
Deceased	0
Resolved	24

Total confirmed cases by area of residence

Central & East Algoma – 2 (less than 5)
Elliot Lake & Area – 3 (less than 5)
North Algoma – No
Sault Ste. Marie & Area – Yes (20)

News Tidbits:

Wonder how many people read Wawa-news? Here are the statistics for last week. Sunday’s results will be tabulated today.

There were no new fires confirmed by late afternoon on July 12. In total, there are eight active fires across the region. Three fires are under control and two are being observed. At the time of this update, there are three fires that are not yet under control.

The fire hazard varies mainly from low to moderate across the Northeast Region this afternoon, with the exception of part of the Cochrane sector, as well as an area to the west of Greater Sudbury, and an area to the east of Grundy Lake Provincial Park, which are all showing a high hazard.

Four new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the mid-afternoon of July 12. All of them are in the Nipigon area. There are 20 active fires in the Northwest Region. Seven fires are not under control, one fire is being held, nine fires are under control and three fires are being observed.

COVID-19 related costs and less Sault College students requiring service are cited in the impending closure of Sault College’s early learning facility. Daycares are operating at 50% capacity in order to continue providing service safely in the Soo.

The fire hazard in the region is mainly high in the Kenora, Fort Frances, Thunder Bay and Nipigon sectors. Hazard conditions are moderate to low in the central and far north areas of the region.