Morning News – February 23rd

Feb 23, 2022 at 07:56

Weather:

• Today – Periods of light snow ending this morning then clearing. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near noon. High minus 12. Wind chill minus 32 this morning and minus 15 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 2 or low.
• Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 32. Wind chill minus 20 this evening and minus 38 overnight. Risk of frostbite.

COVID-19 Statistics:

	Current	Previous	Change from previous report
Confirmed cases	4,856	4,756	100*
Active cases	593(2)	618(2)	-25
Currently hospitalized	14	14	0
Resolved	4,263	4,138	125
Deceased	29	29	0
Tested	236,567	235,790	777
Close contact of a confirmed case	1,544	1,516	28
Outbreak related	604	600	4
Under Investigation	93	78	15
Unknown Source of Infection	2,615	2,562	53	Evidence of Community Spread	Recent Cases
Central & East Algoma	494	485	9	Yes	Yes
Elliot Lake & Area	176	172	4	Yes	Yes
North Algoma	176	175	1	Yes	Yes
Sault Ste. Marie & Area	4,010	3,924	86	Yes	Yes

 

News Tidbits:

• Yesterday, February 22nd, mining operations restarted at Vale’s Totten Mine. A shaft was damaged last September, forcing 39 miners to climb ladders to exit the mine. The shaft has now been repaired.
• Ontario has launched Volunteer Corps Ontario, a new program that will register, screen and train volunteers so Ontario is better prepared to mobilize volunteers and safely respond to emergencies, from public health crises to natural disasters. Ontarians can register online at volunteercorps.gov.on.ca.