22 New COVID-19 Cases in Niagara, No New Deaths

Friday, 5 March 2021 11:58

By Linda Morgan

Niagara Public Health is reporting 22 new cases of COVID-19 today.

The death toll remains at 369.

Thirteen patients are fighting the virus in local hospitals.

Niagara has 171 active cases and 17 active outbreaks.

There are 48 active cases in St. Catharines, followed by Niagara Falls with 35.

The region has 2 confirmed variant cases, with 52 more cases under investigation.

Throughout Ontario, there are 1250 new cases today.

There are 337 new infections in Toronto, 167 in Peel and 129 in York Region.

More from Local News

Niagara Falls Backs Swimming Lessons

The idea is to ask the provincial government make this mandatory in schools, to prevent child drownings
Welland Moves for Public Sex Offender Registries

It'll prepare a formal request to federal and provincial governments, after hearing from residents who've survived abuse
Police Looking for Fraud Suspect

They say Ernesto Sarabando didn't show up in court
Suspect Charged with Murder

Update: A body was found in Port Colborne home
Pedestrian Hit on Drummond Road

Police have closed the road off between Lundy's Lane and Highway 420
Late Chair Restored Council's Image: Rigby

Niagara Region paying homage to Jim Bradley in first meeting since his death
Water Safety Should be Taught in School: Region

A St. Catharines man wants the provincial government to get this done
OHIP Should Cover Prostate Screening: MPP

Wayne Gates was joined by other MPPs today, asking the government to make access easier