Update: 7 p.m.
Algoma Manor, a nursing home in Thessalon has confirmed that the latest positive COVID-19 test was from one of its staff members. All other tests have been negative and some are still pending, says the nursing home via Facebook.
The home has instituted suspected outbreak measures and continues to monitor residents for symptoms.
Original story: 4:45 p.m.
Algoma Public Health reports its 23rd case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District.
The infected person is self-isolating and their close contacts have been notified.
The source of exposure for this case is unknown, which is evidence of ongoing community spread in Central and East Algoma as well as Sault Ste. Marie and area cautions the health unit.
"Community spread remains possible and likely in all regions of Algoma," said the public health unit. "All Algoma residents must continue to practice physical distancing because any close contact could be a possible exposure."
- View our Algoma Public Health's webpage with updated status of cases in Algoma.
- Learn more about COVID-19 in Algoma.
- Visit Ontario’s website to learn more about the province’s response to COVID-19.