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26 New COVID Cases in Niagara, 11 in Hospital

Friday, 22 October 2021 12:05

By Linda Morgan

Public health officials report 147 active cases.

Niagara Region Public Health is reporting 26 new COVID-19 infections today. 

The death toll remains at 436, and there are 11 people battling the virus in local hospitals. 

Seven of the individuals are in the ICU. 

Only four of the Niagara Health patients are fully immunized.

There are 147 active cases in the region, as well as ten active outbreaks. 

Five of the outbreaks are new, though it's not specified where the new outbreaks are taking place. 

Four of the remaining outbreaks are in long-term care homes. 

More than 724,000 doses have been administered in Niagara, with 76.8 percent of residents having one dose and 73.2 percent fully immunized. 

A complete breakdown can be found here. 

 

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