Algoma Public Health has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in the central and east Algoma area.
The individual was tested on Sunday and is currently self-isolating, according to APH.
This marks the 143rd case of COVID-19 in the region.
Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers from Algoma Public Health, updated today at 6 p.m.
- 80,152 tested
- 143 confirmed
- 25 active case
- 0 currently hospitalized
- 118 resolved
- One deceased
Total confirmed cases by area of residence:
- 123 in Sault Ste. Marie and area, with evidence of community spread
- 17 in central and east Algoma
- Three in Elliot Lake and area
- 0 in north Algoma
Comparatively, in Chippewa County, which covers Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. and surrounding area, the COVID-19 data as of Jan. 15 states:
- 1,636 confirmed cases
- 1,184 recovered cases
- 18 deaths
- Four cases currently hospitalized