Local COVID-19 Hospitalizations cut in half, outbreaks up by one

Local COVID-19 related hospitalizations saw a drop yesterday as the health unit released its latest surveillance report.

There are three people in hospital down from six on Monday. One is in an ICU, but is not ventilated. The death toll is unchanged at 115.

The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit also reports an increase in outbreaks by one.

There are now four. All in congregate care settings, accounting for 44 cases.

As for new high risk cases, those numbers were down for the week with 100 confirmed in the three counties.

You can find out more about the report and local vaccination clinics at the health unit’s website. Just tap or click this text block to visit it.