Algoma Public Health (APH) is advising that an individual associated with Korah Intermediate School has tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, APH is conducting a careful investigation to identify close contacts. Examples of close contacts include household members, people who have been in direct physical contact or belong to the same classroom/cohort, and people who have spent more than ...
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Algoma Public Health Reports 18 new cases of COVID-19
Algoma Public Health is reporting that there are 18 new cases of COVID-19 (#724 – #741), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Details of the confirmed cases from Algoma Public Health: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #724 Unknown Self-isolating November 15, 2021 Case #725 Close contact Self-isolating November 15, 2021 Case #726 Close contact Self-isolating November ...
Read More »Morning News – November 16
Nov 16, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 1. Wind chill near minus 8. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Periods of snow beginning this evening then changing to periods of rain near midnight. Periods of snow over higher terrain overnight. Snowfall amount 5 cm ...
Read More »APH: 14 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#710 – #723)
Algoma Public Health has reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 (#710 – #723), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Details of the confirmed cases: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #710 Unknown Self-isolating November 14, 2021 Case #711 Unknown Self-isolating November 14, 2021 Case #712 Unknown Self-isolating November 13, 2021 Case #713 Close contact Self-isolating November 14, ...
Read More »Morning News – November 15
Nov 15, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High zero. Wind chill minus 9 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 8. Wind chill near minus 11. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma ...
Read More »APH: 20 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 & 1 potential high-risk public exposure
Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported that there are 20 new cases of COVID-19 (#690 – #709), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Algoma Public Health is advising the public of one potential high-risk exposure to COVID-19. APH is advising anyone who visited 3B at Sault Area Hospital on November 9, 10, 11, or 12 of a potential high-risk ...
Read More »Hwy 17 (Wawa to Heyden) OPEN
Nov 14, 2021 at 09:34 At 9:23 a.m. OPP Northeastern Region tweeted that Hwy 17 has been reopened. Nov 14, 2021 at 09:11 OPP Northeastern Region has tweeted (9:02 a.m.) that Hwy 17 between Pinewood Drive Wawa and Heyden remains closed at this time. “All lanes remain closed in both directions due to a collision.” It does appear from the ...
Read More »Area Road Conditions – Nov. 14 at 7:45 a.m.
Nov 14, 2021 at 07:45 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on, and the quickness that winter weather can change road conditions and visibility. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared ...
Read More »Morning News – November 13
Nov 13, 2021 at 07:56 Weather A few flurries ending this morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind northwest 20 km/h. High plus 1. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 5. Wind chill minus 8 overnight. Status of COVID-19 cases in ...
Read More »Area Road Conditions – Nov. 13 at 7:30 a.m.
Nov 13, 2021 at 07:30 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on, and the quickness that winter weather can change road conditions and visibility. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared ...
Read More »Mesures à prendre immédiatement pour arrêter la hausse soudaine des cas de COVID-19 dans les collectivités d’Algoma
Santé publique Algoma alerte toutes les collectivités et les résidents d’Algoma d’un risque accru de COVID-19 en raison de la transmission communautaire du virus. Tous les résidents et les milieux de travail devraient immédiatement appliquer les mesures suivantes afin de se protéger soi-même et de protéger les autres membres de la communauté. Mesures visant à vous protéger, à ...
Read More »Immediate Action Needed to Stop the Surge of COVID-19 in Algoma Communities
Algoma Public Health is alerting all Algoma communities and residents of an increased risk of COVID-19 at this time due to local community transmission. All Algoma residents and workplaces should immediately take the following actions to protect yourselves and fellow community members. Actions to Protect Yourself, Your Household, and Your Workplace 1. Anyone who is sick, even with ...
Read More »Morning News – November 12
Nov 12, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Showers except a few flurries over higher terrain this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h near noon. Temperature steady near plus 5. Tonight – Flurries except a few showers near Lake Superior early this evening. Risk of freezing drizzle late this evening and after midnight. Wind becoming north 20 km/h late this evening. Low ...
Read More »Area Road Conditions – Nov. 12 at 6:21 a.m.
Nov 12, 2021 at 06:51 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on, and the quickness that winter weather can change road conditions and visibility. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared ...
Read More »APH: 25 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#608 – #632)
Algoma Public Health is reporting 25 new cases of COVID-19 (#608 – #632), one from Central and East Algoma, and 24 from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Potential exposure 1 – Rockstar Bar Public health is advising anyone who was at the Rockstar Bar, located at 864 Queen St. E, in Sault Ste. Marie on November 6, 2021, from ...
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