Algoma Public Health is reporting a new case of COVID-19 in north Algoma.
Tested on Sept. 30, the individual was exposed to COVID through close contact with a known confirmed case and is currently self-isolating.
There are currently seven active cases in Algoma and one hospitalization.
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
The new case brings the total number of COVID cases in Algoma since the start of the pandemic to 473.