169 new COVID-19 cases in Middlesex-London
CTV
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reporting 169 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, the second highest daily total since the start of the pandemic.
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is reporting 169 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, but no new deaths.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the region has only seen one day with higher case counts, that was 176 cases reported on April 14, at the peak of the third wave.
Middlesex-London now has a total of 16,264 cases and 257 related deaths, with 15,036 cases resolved leaving 971 active. The seven-day moving average has now climbed to 97.7, a high not seen since April.
Of the cases with an episode date in the last six weeks, 37.3 per cent were among those who are not vaccinated, partially vaccinated or not yet protected by the vaccination. The same group accounts for 51.9 per cent of hospitalizations and 63.6 per cent of deaths.
As of Saturday, a total of 881,050 vaccine doses have been administered in Middlesex-London. Of those eligible age five and older, 87.1 per cent have at least one dose and 81.8 per cent are fully vaccinated.
The London Health Sciences Centre is caring for 14 patients with COVID-19, two fewer in 24 hours -- with six in Critical Care -- and 31 staff have tested positive. St. Joseph's Health Care is reporting no change with three patients positive.
Of the newest group to become eligible, children ages five to 11, 40.5 percent have received one dose and 3.1 per cent are fully vaccinated.
