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Weather:
Cloudy. Periods of rain beginning late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 6. Wind chill minus 6 this morning. UV index 2 or low.
Tonight – Periods of rain. Temperature steady near plus 3.
Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma
| Tested | Confirmed cases |
Active cases |
Currently
hospitalized |
Resolved cases |
Deceased |
| 109,957 | 224 | 21 |
1 | 203 | 4 |
| Updated: March 22, 2021, 6:45 p.m. | |||||
Immunization Tracker for the Algoma District:
Total doses administered: 14,769
| Dose | # of Algoma residents who have received immunization | % eligible Algoma residents who have received immunization (adults 16+) | % all Algoma residents who have received immunization (any age) |
| People partially immunized with first dose only | 12,649 | 13.1% | 11.1% |
| People fully immunized with first and second dose | 1,060 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Total people immunized (first dose and/or fully vaccinated): | 13,709 | 14.2% | 12% |
News Tidbits:
It’s a sure sign of spring – the Coast Guard warns that ice throughout the St. Marys River is deteriorating rapidly. To prevent a collapse of the ice field that would hinder Neebish Island Ferry operations, Coast Guard ice-breaking tugs will carefully carve a track to the ferry crossing then begin flushing the rotten ice downriver beginning this morning, March 23rd. Forecasted rain and above normal air temperatures will aid this endeavor.
The Ontario government is providing $696.6 million in funding to help cover historic working funds deficits for qualifying public hospitals, with a focus on small, medium as well as specialty, and rehabilitation hospitals that carry a large fiscal strain due to their unique situations and historical funding challenges.
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