Algoma Public Health is reporting 11 new cases of COVID-19 in the Sault Ste. Marie area.
Case numbers 489-498, tested on Oct. 22, and case number 499, tested on Oct. 23, all fall under the "close contact" or "unknown" (case #496) categories. All of the individuals are currently self-isolating.
There are currently 20 active cases in Algoma and zero hospitalizations.
Regions in Algoma that have reported COVID-19 cases in the past two weeks include:
- North Algoma
- Elliot Lake and area
- Sault Ste. Marie and area