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Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported 1 new case of COVID-19, from Elliot Lake and area.  The individual was tested on May 20th, 2021 and is of exposure category ‘unknown’, and is now self-isolating. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not considered a close contact.

Algoma Public Health (APH) reported Friday, May 21st, 2021 that there was one 1 new case of COVID-19, from Sault Ste. Marie and area. This case is of close contact, and the individual is self-isolating. The individual was tested on May 20th, 2021. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you ...

Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to expand, with youth aged 12 and over eligible to book their appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine beginning this weekend. As of 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 23, 2021, youth aged 12 and over across Ontario will be eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment through the provincial booking system and call centre, as ...

Le déploiement du vaccin contre la COVID-19 en Ontario continue de prendre de l’ampleur. Les jeunes de 12 ans et plus peuvent maintenant prendre rendez-vous pour recevoir le vaccin contre la COVID-19 à partir de cette fin de semaine. À partir de 8 h le dimanche 23 mai 2021, les jeunes de 12 ans et plus de l’Ontario pourront prendre ...

In response to improvements in key public health care indicators, Ontario is pleased to announce that friends and family can now visit long-term care homes to see residents for an outdoor visit. The changes take effect Saturday, May 22. “Our government puts the safety and well-being of long-term care residents at the heart of everything we do,” said Dr. Merrilee ...

En raison de l’amélioration des principaux indicateurs de soins de santé publique, l’Ontario est heureux d’annoncer que les amis et la famille peuvent désormais se rendre dans les foyers de soins de longue durée pour voir les résidents dans le cadre d’une visite extérieure. Les changements entrent en vigueur le samedi 22 mai. « Notre gouvernement place la sécurité et ...

On Wednesday, May 19th, Algoma Public Health (APH) reported 4 new cases of COVID-19, all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. All four cases are of unknown exposure are self-isolating. Three cases were tested on May 17th, and one on May 19.  In addition, APH advised of a potential low-risk exposure to COVID-19 via SSM Transit. Today, May 20th, 2021, ...

May 17th, 2021: North Algoma Covid-19 Vaccine Eligible Groups The following new groups, and previous eligible groups, are welcome to book an appointment: Adults aged 50+ At-Risk Health Conditions: Immune deficiencies/autoimmune disorders Stroke/cerebrovascular disease Dementia Diabetes Liver disease All other cancers Respiratory diseases Spleen problems (e.g., asplenia) Heart disease Hypertension with end-organ damage Diagnosis of mental disorder Substance use disorders Sickle ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) has reporting 1 new case of COVID-19 from Elliot Lake and area. This case was tested on May 13th, is of unknown exposure category, and the individual is self-isolating. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. Algoma Public Health explains on their website, “Following receipt of amended laboratory reports, it has been determined that ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported 1 new case of COVID-19 from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Reported Saturday night, this case is of unknown exposure, tested May 15th, and is currently self-isolating. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not considered a close contact.

Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported 3 new cases of COVID-19, two from Sault Ste. Marie and area and one from Central and East Algoma. All cases were tested today, are of close contact and are self-isolating. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not considered a close contact.

On April 20th, Municipal Council recognized the contributions of nurses to our health, and in recognition of Florence Nightingale’s birthday and Nurses Week throughout the world – proclaimed that May 10th – May 16th be recognized in Wawa as Nursing Week. Council made note in their proclamation that “many RN’s, RPN/s and PSW’s have worked tirelessly in Wawa to keep ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported four (4) new cases of COVID-19, all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. All cases were tested May 11th, with three of close contact, and one unknown. All cases are self-isolating. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not considered a close contact.

Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported three (3) new cases of COVID-19, all were tested yesterday, and are self-isolating. Two cases from Sault Ste. Marie and area and one from Elliot Lake and area. All are cases of close contact. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not considered ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported 5 new cases of COVID-19, from Sault Ste. Marie and area. All cases are self-isolating and were tested today, Monday, May 10th, 2021. Four are of close contact, and one is unknown. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not considered a close ...