New cases of COVID-19 announced in Northern Ontario

Algoma Public Health has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in Algoma this morning. According to APH, the individual in question was tested on Oct. 14 and is currently self-isolating. Close contacts have been notified.
Meanwhile, for the third-straight day, the Porcupine Health Unit is reporting one new COVID-19 case among residents of its catchment area. The person is from the Kapuskasing and surrounding area and is now self-isolating.
Elsewhere, parents and students at Chippewa Secondary School have been notified of a second case of COVID-19. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is currently investigating. Health officials confirmed 704 new infections on Monday.