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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Sault Ste. Marie News

Hospital reinstates visitor restrictions as COVID cases rise in the region

Hospital reinstates visitor restrictions as COVID cases rise in the region

The restrictions are set to take place on Friday
11,453 vehicles crossed the international bridge in December

11,453 vehicles crossed the international bridge in December

Algoma Public Health has encouraged even essential workers crossing the border to avoid going back and forth if possible
Staff member at Rome's tests positive for COVID-19

Staff member at Rome's tests positive for COVID-19

Staff member last worked on Dec. 30
WATCH: Province launches free voluntary COVID-19 testing at Pearson Airport

WATCH: Province launches free voluntary COVID-19 testing at Pearson Airport

International travelers returning to Ontario will be able to get tested and results will be reported within 48 hours
Algoma Steel confirms three contractors tested positive for COVID-19

Algoma Steel confirms three contractors tested positive for COVID-19

Algoma Steel says contract workers were on site during the last week of December
Ontario reports 3,266 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 3,266 new COVID cases today

There have now been more than 200,000 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ontario since the start of the pandemic
Ski hills in Espanola, North Bay banning southern Ont. residents during January lockdown

Ski hills in Espanola, North Bay banning southern Ont. residents during January lockdown

Boogie Mountain in Espanola and Laurentian Ski Hill in North Bay both say proof of residency will be required to ski
Garden River First Nation Council orders community closed

Garden River First Nation Council orders community closed

Access into the community will be limited to Syrette Lake Road only. All other access points in will be closed
Two more people in the Sault test positive for COVID-19, says APH

Two more people in the Sault test positive for COVID-19, says APH

Both were tested today and are self-isolating
Staff member at Cambrian Mall Shoppers Drug Mart tests positive for COVID-19

Staff member at Cambrian Mall Shoppers Drug Mart tests positive for COVID-19

Staff last worked on Sunday