Two New Deaths Reported by Niagara Health

Tuesday, 7 April 2020 08:48

By Marie Cassidy

Niagara Health is reporting two new deaths connected to the COVID-19 outbreak.

A total of nine people with the virus have now passed away at Niagara Health sites.

The two patients from Niagara Falls passed away on Sunday.

Niagara Health is sending its deepest sympathies to their families.

There are 108 confirmed cases at Niagara Health sites, with 22 patients being treated in hospital.

As of noon yesterday, Public Health was reporting a total of 149 Niagara residents have tested positive for COVID-19.

Public Health reports all positive cases for Niagara residents regardless of where they were tested.

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