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COVID-19: Here's the situation in the Sault today

Sunday's COVID-19 numbers from Public Health Ontario and Algoma Public Health
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In provincial news, Public Health Ontario reported 197 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, along with 12 deaths and 423 recoveries. There has been a total of 32,189 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ontario reported to date.  

Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers from Algoma Public Health:

  • 9,328 tested
  • 23 positive
  • 8,379 negative
  • 926 pending
  • 0 deceased
  • 21 resolved

Total confirmed cases by area of residence: 

  • 18 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