The Algoma Public Health just reported the eighth confirmed case of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in the Algoma District. The woman, who is in her 20s, is reported to have contracted the virus from close contact.
She was tested on April 2nd and is currently in self-isolation.
Timeline on Cases in the Algoma District to date:
March 17th – Case #1 (Returning from Travel / United States)
A woman in her 50s returned to Algoma on March 15, 2020 from the United States. She developed respiratory symptoms and notified Algoma Public Health (APH) on March 16, 2020. APH facilitated EMS transportation to Sault Area Hospital for testing the same day. EMS and hospital staff took all necessary infection prevention and control precautions. Following testing, the patient was discharged home where she remains in self-isolation, following public health guidance and monitoring.
Any Algoma resident who flew on Delta 4212 into Chippewa County International Airport on March 15, 2020 at approximately 10:45 p.m. are asked to contact Algoma Public Health or their local public health authority.
March 27th – Case #2 (Returning from Travel / Michigan)
Late in the evening of Friday March 27th, Algoma Public Health (APH) confirmed the second Algoma resident to test positive for COVID-19. A woman in her 40s with recent travel to Michigan developed respiratory symptoms on the night of Saturday March 21st. She went to Sault Area Hospital on the late night of March 23rd and was tested on March 24th. Hospital staff took all necessary infection prevention and control precautions. Following testing, the individual was discharged home where she remains in self-isolation, following public health guidance and monitoring.
March 28th – Case #3 (Returning from Travel / Toronto)
On the evening of Saturday March 28, Algoma Public Health received confirmation of two more Algoma residents who have tested positive for COVID-19. The third Algoma resident to test positive for COVID-19 is a man in his 60s. He had travelled to a Toronto health care facility over one month ago and has since remained admitted under the care of the health professionals there. There are no exposures within Algoma related to this case.
March 28th – Case #4 (Returning from Travel / Florida)
On the evening of Saturday March 28, Algoma Public Health received confirmation of two more Algoma residents who have tested positive for COVID-19. The fourth Algoma resident to test positive for COVID-19 is a woman in her 60s, with recent travel to Florida. She developed symptoms on March 23rd, and returned to Algoma via private vehicle on March 25th. She was tested at Sault Ste. Marie’s COVID-19 assessment centre on March 26th. Since her return home and following testing, this individual has remained in self-isolation at home, with no public exposures. All close contacts have been identified and notified.
March 30th – Case #5 (Returning from Travel / Mexico)
Algoma Public Heath received confirmation Monday, March 30, of the 5th Algoma resident to test positive for COVID-19. This is a man in his 20s with recent travel to Mexico, returning to Algoma on March 18th. He developed symptoms on March 20th and was tested through his family health team on March 23rd. He has been in self-isolation since his return to Algoma and close contacts have been identified and notified.
Additionally, anyone who travelled on the flight below, in the indicated rows, should contact Algoma Public Health, or their local public health unit.
Date: March 18, 2020: Cancun, Mexico to Kitchener to Sudbury on WG192 Sunwing Airlines. Passengers in rows 1-5 and flight crew that may have served these rows are considered close contacts.
April 2nd – Case #6 (Close Contact)
Algoma Public Health reports a new COVID-19 case in a resident in the Algoma district. A male in his 50s was tested on March 28th with the results confirming positive for COVID-19. It is believed that the male contracted the virus due to close contact and currently in self-isolation.
April 3rd – Case #7 (Returning from Travel / London, UK)
The Algoma Public Health is reports a new COVID-19 case in a resident in the Algoma district. The female travelled back to Canada from London, UK, on an Air Canada flight to Toronto, and caught a connecting flight to Sudbury. The 70s female is reported to be self-isolating after being tested on March 31st.
March 23, 2020 flight information:
- London, UK into Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on Air Canada flight AC 869. Passengers in rows 18-22 and flight crew that may have served these rows are considered close contacts of the confirmed case.
- Toronto into Greater Sudbury’s Airport on Air Canada AC 8611. Passengers in rows 14-18 and flight crew that may have served these rows are considered close contacts of the confirmed case.
- These individuals in addition to all people who have travelled outside of Canada are directed to self-isolate for 14 days from their arrival in Canada. If you have travelled to Canadian or Ontario communities outside Algoma, especially to places where COVID-19 is spreading locally, stay home for 14 days.
The federal government has not forced anyone to stay home…social distancing they saying…there is no direct order ro stay in..only if you have travelled or show signs of virus. Use common sense to distant self and wash wash.
Assume it’s here. Respect people’s privacy. Wash your dang hands.
What does it matter just hope they come out of it beating this virus
APH needs to be doing more!!!
Sally Coccimigilio, sweetie, people need to stay home, and thats the only thing thats going to stop it.
Joan Zachary-Curtin trust me l know that!
Sally Coccimigilio What exactly is APH to do more of?
I certainly believe the federal health authorities could have acted more quickly, but I think Algoma Public Health is doing its job. If there is something in particular they’re not doing in your view, then like others, I’m “all ears”.
I’m confused as to why we need to know where in Algoma these cases are, it doesn’t change how we should be going about our days. The rules are still the same stay home and isolated.
this narrows it down a bit better!
http://www.algomapublichealth.com/disease-and-illness/infectious-diseases/novel-coronavirus/current-status-covid-19/
It does. Thanks!
Really ? Algoma ! Learn to read !
It’s Called “Fear Control”
The reason they don’t tell you where to keep you in fear to keep control of your actions. If you assume it’s here your going to be more cautious which is a good thing! Right or wrong that’s why they do it
It’s a pandemic, there are over 4000 cases in Michigan next door.
They will keep counting until they get to 100. Lol
I think the point is to assume it’s ssm and act accordingly. (No disrespect, just my take on it)
Stay home
Why can’t they say Sault Ste Marie so we know 😔
Cindy Mancini Bromley I agree! Feels like it’s being hidden from us. All we have left is trust in our health department. If they are being evasive it makes people wonder what else is being kept from us.
Cindy Mancini Bromley I’ve been asking that same question!!!!
it is in fact SSM http://www.algomapublichealth.com/disease-and-illness/infectious-diseases/novel-coronavirus/current-status-covid-19/
Learn to read
Stevi Jarrett it is also Elliott Lake,central East we would like just Sault Ste Marie
I’m more curious about the two that got it from close contact…with who? Someone that has already reported positive?
Karen Williams yes for sure
It shouldn’t matter to you exactly where they are….we SHOULD be acting like it IS here in the Soo. Simple as that. Stay home with ONLY the people who LIVE there. ONE person ONCE a week go out for necessities.Pinpointing the cases will give those who don’t want to follow the rules an excuse not to do so. IT IS IMMATERIAL AS FAR AS BEING PROACTIVE ANF STAYING THE F’ AT HOME.
Where is transparency here ??? Where in Algoma is this ? Smh
Algoma is a big geographic region, so where is this case?
Hilary Evans people seem to get all pissy when you ask that question … it’s like they are afraid to actually know .
Brad Michael i was just about to type that. I swear people are afraid of knowing.
We aren’t allowed to know what community
They should say were it is. Maybe stupid people will stay home
We have a right to know if all these cases are in the Sault.
I agree!! I had a debate just the other day regarding this… People were arguing that knowing where it is is pointless and doesn’t/shouldn’t effect how you self isolate and stay safe. I say knowledge is important. No one should bury their heads in the sand! I want to know if city is becoming a hotspot! I have a right to know.
Glenna Gagnon they are not
DonGo Loyd how do you know they don’t tell us.
Glenna Gagnon I believe 3 of the 8 were one was an old guy who got it in to and stayed there 3 were Elliot lake
Debbie Tremonte actually you don’t have a right to know; these people who are confirmed cases have a right to privacy
DonGo Loyd 3 in Elliot Lake yikes. Ty
How are you finding out
Glenna Gagnon there was the one lady then her spouse who also got tested and a third who flew into Sudbury from Toronto then returned to Algoma that could be many places but my gut would say Elliot or blind not the soo
Brandon Gough why would you think I want to know ANYTHING about the person other than the fact of what community he or she resides in. I have no desire to take away their privacy rights! I’m in agreement that they have the right to privacy. But I believe the residents of Sault Ste. Marie have a right to know if their community is becoming a hotspot. No my actions will not change but not knowing doesn’t make sense. Just my opinion.
Debbie Tremonte heres my opinion which I’ve shared a bunch of times, IF these people are from small towns, it doesn’t take much for people to find out who these people are in smaller communities and then these people become the target of hate crimes…your right to know comes no where close to these peoples right to privacy and safety
Brandon Gough I’m sure telling us there are four people in the Sault.. a city with a population of 75000.,. will in NO WAY give away their personal information.
Debbie Tremonte no, but saying Echo Bay, Thessalon, Blind River, etc…it would be a lot easier to figure out…
Chantal Thibeault there is no shame in this at all. We are all in it together.
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