Health

Algoma Public Health reported three (3) new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#510 – #512), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area on October 27th. There is one case of close contact (tested October 26), one of international travel (tested October 21) and the last one is under investigation (tested October 24). All individuals are self-isolating. There are now 30 cases in ...

Algoma Public Health is reporting six (6) new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#504 – #509), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Two cases are of International Travel exposure, and the others are close contact. 1 case was tested October 22nd, 2 on Sunday, October 24th, and three were tested today. All are self-isolating. There are now 28 cases of COVID-19 ...

Algoma Public Health has reported four (4) new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#500 – #503), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area on October 24th. All are of close contact, were tested October 23rd. All are self-isolating.

Algoma Public Health is reporting eleven (11) new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#489 – #499), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Ten are of close contact, one is unknown. One case was tested October 20th, nine cases were tested October 22d, and one on the 23rd. All are self-isolating.

Algoma Public Health is reporting two new case­­s of COVID-19 (#487 – #488), from Sault Ste. Marie and area. One case was tested yesterday, the other today. Both are of close contact and are self-isolating.

Algoma Public Health is reporting one new case­­ of COVID-19 (#486), from Sault Ste. Marie and area. The individual was tested October 19th, is of close contact exposure and is self-isolating.

Une équipe de chirurgiens d’HSN a pratiqué avec succès la toute première chirurgie bariatrique dans le Nord-Est de l’Ontario. La chirurgie bariatrique, aussi appelée chirurgie de perte de poids, constitue une option pour les personnes qui n’ont pas réussi à perdre du poids par les méthodes traditionnelles comme les régimes amaigrissants et l’exercice. Ce genre de chirurgie est reconnu comme ...

A team of surgeons from HSN have successfully completed the very first bariatric surgery in Northeastern Ontario. Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, serves as an option for some people who have not been able to lose weight through traditional means such as diet and exercise. It has been shown to be an effective intervention, which produces significant ...

Algoma Public Health reported the region’s 8th death related to COVID-19. Their media release stated, “Out of respect for the family, no further information is being shared. This tragic loss highlights the seriousness of this virus. Algoma Public Health commends all those who have worked to prevent COVID-19 spread in our communities.  We ask every Algoma resident to continue doing ...

Algoma Public Health has reported 2 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#480 – #481), both from Sault Ste. Marie and area this evening (October 15, 2021). Both cases were tested October 12th, one is of international travel with the other of close contact. Both are self-isolating.

Yesterday evening, Algoma Public Health reported 1 new case­­ of COVID-19 (#479), from Sault Ste. Marie and area. The individual was tested on October 12th, is of unknown exposure and is self-isolating.  

Algoma Public Health has announced that there are 3 new case­­s of COVID-19 (#475 – #477). One from Sault Ste. Marie and area, one from Elliot Lake & area, and one from North Algoma.   Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #475 Unknown Self-isolating October 5, 2021 Case #476 Unknown Self-isolating October 5, 2021 Case #477 International travel Self-isolating ...

Oct 5, 2021 at 05:40 Algoma Public Health reported last night (October 4th, 2021) that there was 1 new case­­ of COVID-19 (#474), from North Algoma and area. The individual was tested on October 2nd, is of international travel, and is self-isolating. North Algoma encompasses the communities of Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, Missinabie Cree First Nation, Wawa, and White River. ...

Algoma Public Health reported last night (October 3rd, 2021) that there was 1 new case­­ of COVID-19 (#473), from North Algoma and area. The individual was tested on September 30th, is of close contact, and is self-isolating. North Algoma encompasses the communities of Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, Missinabie Cree First Nation, Wawa, and White River.  

Dans le cadre du plan du gouvernement visant à protéger les résidents et le personnel des foyers de soins de longue durée pendant la quatrième vague provoquée par le variant Delta, l’Ontario prend des mesures supplémentaires au moyen d’une série d’outils additionnels. Il s’agit notamment de rendre obligatoire la vaccination contre la COVID-19 pour tout le personnel, les travailleurs de ...