A large spike in new COVID-19 cases in Niagara today.
Niagara Region Public Health is reporting 31 new COVID-19 infections today.
The area's death toll remains at 437.
Four patients remain within Niagara Health, and three are in the ICU.
There are 176 active cases in the region and 12 active outbreaks.
Over 731,000 vaccination doses have been administered.
About 77.2 percent of local residents have their first shot, and 74.1 percent are fully immunized.
A full breakdown is available here.

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