This week, new daily confirmed cases have remained in the triple digits, with 213 reported today, marking the highest number of new daily cases since Aug. 30 in the province.
There were 158 reported on Monday, 185 on Tuesday, 149 on Wednesday, and 170 on Thursday.
This increase in cases comes as students across the province, and the country, head back to school for the first time since March.
New cases haven't dipped into the double digits since Aug. 26, when 88 were reported.
Here's the latest local, provincial, and federal news regarding COVID-19 cases and funding that you need to know:
No new cases of COVID-19 in Algoma this week
Currently, there are no active cases in the Algoma region.
Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers from Algoma Public Health, updated on Friday:
- 27,259 tested
- 29 positive
- 26,743 negative
- 0 deceased
- 29 resolved
Total confirmed cases by area of residence:
- 24 in Sault Ste. Marie and area, with evidence of community spread
- 2 in central and east Algoma
- 3 in Elliot Lake and area
- 0 in north Algoma
Latest COVID-19 cases not false positives, health unit says
After some speculation and misinformation circulating on social media regarding false positive COVID-19 test results, Algoma Public Health confirmed that the most recent cases reported were not false positives.
Read more about what APH has to say about false positives here.
Five at Lake Superior State University test positive for COVID-19
Five people are in isolation at Lake Superior State University after testing positive for COVID-19, says the school.
Further to that, 50 close contacts of those people are in quarantine because they may have been exposed to it.
Read more about the exposure here.
Students return to school for first time since March
Tuesday marked the first-ever back to school day for most Sault and Algoma district students and those across Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic era, with students, staff and teachers wearing masks, practicing social distancing and keeping a host of other COVID precautions in mind.
Read more about how back to school is going for students here.
Ontario won't loosen public health rules for another month as schools reopen
Health Minister Christine Elliott says the province will not make any changes to public health measures over the next month to try to limit community transmission of COVID-19.
More than 200 students won't be able to ride the bus to Sault Ste. Marie schools. Here's why.
A lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) and a breakdown in communication with Garden River First Nation has led Boissoneau Bus Lines to slam the brakes on its bus service to Sault Ste. Marie, a move impacting more than 200 students.
The cancellation of bus service comes after the Garden River-based company was informed by the First Nation Sept. 1 that students riding the bus must have PPE - but ultimately, it’s the responsibility of Boissoneau Bus Lines to provide it.
Read more here.
Porter plans for Nov. 12 restart
Porter Airlines has announced another flight extension until Nov. 12 due to COVID-19.
In a statement issued Tuesday, Porter said it is waiving charge and cancellation fees on all fares booked between today and Nov. 12.
The airline previously planned for an Oct. 7 resumption of services.
Rotaryfest to take place virtually
Although we won't have a big gathering downtown like the festival has been in years past, Rotaryfest is going to happen this year after all. The event will stream on SooToday on Sept. 26 from 7-9 p.m.
Learn more about the event here.
