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One new case of COVID-19: Algoma Public Health

This brings the total number of case reported in central and east Algoma to 17
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Algoma Public Health. Darren Taylor/SooToday

Algoma Public Health has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in the central and east Algoma area.

The individual was tested on Sunday and is currently self-isolating, according to APH.

This marks the 143rd case of COVID-19 in the region.

Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers from Algoma Public Health, updated today at 6 p.m.

  • 80,152 tested
  • 143 confirmed 
  • 25 active case
  • 0 currently hospitalized
  • 118 resolved
  • One deceased

Total confirmed cases by area of residence: 

  • 123 in Sault Ste. Marie and area, with evidence of community spread
  • 17 in central and east Algoma
  • Three in Elliot Lake and area
  • 0 in north Algoma

Comparatively, in Chippewa County, which covers Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. and surrounding area, the COVID-19 data as of Jan. 15 states:

  • 1,636 confirmed cases
  • 1,184 recovered cases
  • 18 deaths
  • Four cases currently hospitalized