Algoma Public Health is reporting six new COVID-19 cases in the Algoma region.
Of the new cases, five are in the Sault Ste. Marie area and one is in the Elliot Lake area.
The new cases bring the total number of COVID cases in Algoma since the start of the pandemic to 310.
Case details
- Case 305
- Exposure category: close contact
- Tested: April 20
- Case 306
- Exposure category: unknown
- Tested: April 20
- Case 307
- Exposure category: close contact
- Tested: April 20
- Case 308
- Exposure category: close contact
- Tested: April 20
- Case 309
- Exposure category: close contact
- Tested: April 16
- Case 310
- Exposure category: close contact
- Tested: April 21
The close contact exposure category means the individual was infected through close contact with a known confirmed case while unknown exposure means the individual did not have any recent international travel or close contact with a known confirmed case.
Algoma regions in the past 14 days who have reported COVID cases include
- Central and east Algoma
- Sault Ste. Marie and area
- Elliot Lake and area
There are currently 49 active cases in the region and one active case in a non-Algoma resident who is temporarily in the region.
There are also two individuals currently hospitalized