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COVID-19 cases surging in local districts

Rosalind Russell
By Rosalind Russell

Both the Algoma and Sudbury health units are reporting surges in COVID-19 cases over weekend.

As of Sunday evening, the Algoma Public Health reported dozens of new cases leading to the agency alerting all residents of an increased risk of COVID-19 due to local community transmission, most of them in Sault Ste. Marie.

There are now 135 active cases in the Algoma District with 13 individuals in hospital.

Public Health Sudbury & Districts is reporting one death due to COVID.

There are now 281 active cases in the Sudbury and Manitoulin Districts, the majority in the City of Greater Sudbury.

Health Sciences North states there are 25 individuals admitted for COVID, 20 testing positive and five waiting for results.

There are two individuals in intensive care.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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