Morning News – March 21

Mar 21, 2022 at 07:56

Weather:

• Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light near noon. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 14 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate.
• Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 12. Wind chill minus 16 overnight.

COVID-19 Statistics:

	Current	Previous	Change from previous report
Tested	244,930	244,685	245
Confirmed Cases	6,037	5,991	46
Confirmed Cases in 2022	3,833	3,787	46
Active cases	378(2)	415	-37
Resolved	5,659	5,576	83
Deceased	41	40	1
Deceased in 2022	21	20	1
Central & East Algoma	593	591	2
Elliot Lake & Area	238	233	5
North Algoma	235	233	2
Sault Ste. Marie & Area	4,971	4,934	37

News Tidbits:

• In the first game of the Mercantile Playoffs Northern Lights Ford won over the  Legionnaires 4-1 in last night’s game. The next game is tonight (MMCC) at 9:00 p.m. and will feature Trans Canada Chrysler vs Mission Motors
• Masking requirements in most places including schools is being dropped today. Masks are required on public transit, in long-term care, retirement homes and other health-care settings, shelters, jails and congregate care and living settings, including homes for individuals with developmental disabilities. You can still choose to wear a mask.
  • All other regulatory requirements for businesses will be removed, including passive screening and safety plans
  • Ontario will continue providing rapid-antigen tests and PPE to schools and businesses
  • Enhanced cleaning, optimizing air quality and ventilation and absence reporting will remain in schools

Announcements:

• Solicitor General Sylvia Jones will be joined by Attorney General Doug Downey to make an announcement at 9:00 a.m. in Mississauga
• Paul Calandra, Minister of Long-Term Care, will be joined by Lisa MacLeod, MPP for Nepean, to make an announcement at 1:30 p.m.