Morning News – September 12

Sept 12, 2021 at 07:56

Weather

A mix of sun and cloud. High 15. UV index 5 or moderate.
Tonight – Clearing this evening. Low plus 5.

 

Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma

There are 14 (1) active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today.

Immunization Uptake and Coverage in Algoma (3:08 PM, September 8, 2021)

# of people who are fully vaccinated – 79,794

% of total population that are fully vaccinated (received two doses) – 69.7%

 

2021 Forest Fire Status – Northeast Forest Fire Region:

WAW12 – 0.3ha, out
WAW13 – 1.5ha, out
WAW14 – 0.2, out
WAW15 – 30.8ha, Under Control

Active Fires	Not Under Control	Held	Under Control	Observed
6			1	5

The fire hazard ranges from low to moderate across the Northeast region today.

 

Northwest Forest Fire Region

Active Fires	Not Under Control	Held	Under Control	Observed
55	0	1	10	44

The fire hazard is low across the region.

 

News Tidbits:

The Fall Festival is today, be sure to go out and check out the many booths, and the family movie that is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. at Lion’s Beach.

Bears are on the roam in Wawa. Please make sure that you have nothing available for them to eat, as they are foraging everywhere due to the short blueberry season this year. For personal protection, Young’s General Store does have bear bangers and bear spray back in stock.