Province Reports Under 500 New COVID-19 Cases

Tuesday, 16 November 2021 10:53

By Linda Morgan

A drop in the number of COVID-19 infections across the province.

Ontario is reporting 481 new COVID-19 cases and one death today.

Over 18,900 tests were completed yesterday.

292 of today's cases are in people not fully immunized or whose status isn't known.

There are 301 patients hospitalized with the virus, and 139 people in ICUs due to COVID-19.

Health Minister Christine Elliott says over 22.7 million vaccinations have been administered.

About 88.8 percent of eligible Ontarians have their first shot and 85.6 percent have two doses.

More information can be found here.

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