APH reporting Algoma's 20th COVID-related death, 116 new cases

Algoma Public Health is reporting Algoma's 20th COVID-related death.

In a release, APH said "It is with great sadness that today we are reporting the region’s 20th death related to COVID-19. Out of respect for the family, no further information is being shared."

APH is also reporting 116 new COVID-19 cases in the region.

Of the new cases, 104 are in the Sault area while seven are in central and east Algoma, and five are in the Elliot Lake area.

There are currently 402 active cases and three hospitalizations in Algoma as of Thursday afternoon.

The active case count is up 95 from Wednesday's report though the number of hospitalizations remains the same.