Health

APH – 1 new confirmed case of COVID-19 (#194) Elliot Lake

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 1 new case of COVID-19 from Elliot Lake and area that is associated with the ongoing cluster investigation at Warsaw. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health you are not considered a close contact.   Details of the confirmed cases: Case ...

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Algoma Moves into Yellow – Protect today

As of February 16, Algoma will enter the Yellow – Protect zone of the provincial framework that allows certain businesses to open with strict preventive measures in place.   In Algoma, cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 14 days across the district, with evidence of community spread.   “Due to ongoing risk of transmission, and especially the ...

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APH – 3 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#191 – #193)

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 3 new cases of COVID-19.  One is from Central and East Algoma, one is from North Algoma, and the other from Elliot Lake and area and is associated with the ongoing cluster investigation at 100 Warsaw Place. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma ...

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3 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#188 – #190)

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 3 new cases of COVID-19 from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health you are not considered a close contact.   Details of the confirmed cases: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #188 Unknown Self-isolating ...

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OPP save Lives with Naloxone

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has saved 210 lives by administering naloxone since frontline officers were equipped in September 2017. The opioid crisis continues to affect people from communities across Ontario, which is evident from the continued increase in opioid-related overdoses as well as the number of occurrences where officers have had to administer naloxone to save a life. Key ...

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APH – 1 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#187)

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 1 new case of COVID-19 from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health you are not considered a close contact.   Details of the confirmed cases: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #187 International travel – ...

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2 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#185 – #186)

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 2 new cases of COVID-19. One is from Elliot Lake & area and one is from Central & East Algoma. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health you are not considered a close contact.   Details of the confirmed cases: Case Number ...

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LDHC – Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in North Algoma

Algoma Public Health (APH) has publicly reported the first two cases of COVID-19 in North Algoma since the pandemic began.  APH in their role has done the necessary contact tracing and notification of close contacts.   The pandemic has been long and many of you may be weary.  We acknowledge the contributions that residents are making to stay safe and ...

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APH: 4 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (2 in North Algoma)

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 4 (four) new cases of COVID-19. One is from Elliot Lake & area, 2 are from North Algoma and 1 is from Central & East Algoma. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health you are not considered a close contact.   Details ...

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APH – 2 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#176 – #177)

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 2 (two) new cases of COVID-19. One is from Sault Ste. Marie and area and one is from Central & East Algoma. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health you are not considered a close contact. Details of the confirmed cases: Case ...

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Thank you from the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation

The LDHC Foundation is pleased to announce the completion of the Medical Device Reprocessing Department campaign. The MDRD Campaign for a new Washer/Disinfector and a Sterilizer has been completed; $125,000 has been raised to cover the cost of this equipment. Thanks to your support, the Foundation is able to present the funds to the Lady Dunn Health Centre to complete ...

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Long-term care home COVID-19 outbreak declared at F.J. Davey Home

Algoma Public Health has declared an outbreak at F.J. Davey Home following confirmation of COVID-19 in six staff members. APH is working closely with F.J. Davey care team to take further preventive actions to protect staff and residents.  At this time, some staff members remain in isolation to prevent further transmission. Testing of F.J. Davey residents is in the process of being ...

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First Long-Term Care Home Resident in Wawa receives Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

  Mrs. Elsie Scott is the first resident of the Lady Dunn Health Centre’s Long-Term Care Home to receive the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The Vaccine Taskforce of the health centre had been working diligently to make preparations and was ready to give that first dose shortly after the vaccine was received from Algoma Public Health on ...

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All about the COVID-19 Vaccines

It’s been a while since Wawa-news was able to feature a video from these talented doctors! But they are back with a very informative video explaining the two vaccines that are being distributed in Canada. The doctors have no conflicts of interest to declare – which means as they said,  “we are not and have never been affiliated with or ...

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APH – 2 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#141 – #142)

Algoma Public Health is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District. Both cases are from Sault Ste. Marie and have contracted COVID-19 by close contact. Anyone considered a close contact has been notified. Earlier today, the Algoma District School Board advised media that an individual associated with R.M. Moore Public School has tested positive for COVID-19. At ...

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