Morning News – February 17th

Feb 17, 2022 at 07:56

Weather:

• Today – Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature steady near minus 11. Wind chill minus 21 this morning and minus 14 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low.
• Tonight – A few clouds. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low minus 27. Wind chill minus 21 this evening and minus 31 overnight. Risk of frostbite.

COVID-19 Stats in Algoma (February 15, 3:00 p.m.)

	Current	Previous	Change from previous report
Confirmed cases	4,545	4,472	73
Active cases	625(1)	583(1)	42
Currently hospitalized	16	16	0
Resolved	3,920	3,889	31
Deceased	28	28	0
Tested	234,465	234,232	233
Close contact of a confirmed case	1,464	1,449	15
Outbreak related	558	542	16
Under Investigation	65	52	13
Unknown Source of Infection	2,458	2,429	29	Evidence of Community Spread	Recent Cases
Central & East Algoma	463	459	4	Yes	Yes
Elliot Lake & Area	159	158	1	Yes	Yes
North Algoma	165	163	2	Yes	Yes
Sault Ste. Marie & Area	3,758	3,692	66	Yes	Yes

 

News Tidbits:

• There is an excellent article in SooToday about the ice caves, and the particular risks this year. If you are looking to explore them, read the article.

Announcements:

• Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, will be joined by Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, to make an announcement at 11:00 a.m.
• Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, will be joined by Raymond Cho, Minister of Seniors and Accessibility, Michael Tibollo, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and Lorne Coe, MPP for Whitby to make an announcement at 1 p.m.
• Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, will make an announcement at 1:30 p.m.