Algoma health unit reports another COVID-related death, 10 new cases

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine stands in a tray before use at the Saskatoon Tribal Council run vaccination clinic inside SaskTel centre in Saskatoon, Sask., on Thursday, April 15, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kayle Neis

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Algoma Public Health announced Tuesday that another person has died from complications from COVID-19, the area's ninth fatality since the start of the pandemic.

In a news release, Public Health said the death is a reminder to take the pandemic seriously.

 "This tragic loss highlights the seriousness of this virus," the release said.

"Algoma Public Health commends all those who have worked to prevent COVID-19 spread in our communities. We ask every Algoma resident to continue doing their part to protect our community members, including getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19."

The health unit also announced another 10 cases – all in Sault Ste. Marie -- and two outbreaks: at Tenaris Algoma (facility wide) and Steel City MMA..

Tenaris released a statement on the outbreak:

"Tenaris confirms eight positive COVID-19 cases at its facility in Sault Ste. Marie. Algoma Public Health has performed contact tracing and those identified as close contacts are isolating. Employees who are able to work remotely are doing so. We are reinforcing our preventative safety measures, which we have upheld across all of our facilities since the onset of the pandemic. The wellbeing of our employees continues to be our top priority and we encourage everyone on our team to get vaccinated."