6 stories to start your day for Monday, January 4th

New COVID-19 cases, outbreaks and travel advisories

New cases reported by two-health unites

A new COVID-19 case was also been reported in Timmins. Meanwhile, three more Algoma District residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Two are from Sault Ste. Marie. One is from Central/East Algoma. Two caught COVID-19 from close contact. Cause for the third individual is not known.

Two outbreaks announced at long-term care homes

Among all COVID-19 in numbers in long-term care homes over the long weekend, Algoma Public Health has declared an outbreak at Extendicare Maple View. The long-term care home has since taken further preventive actions to protect staff