Ontario reports 3,887 people in hospital with COVID-19, including 578 in ICU
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Ontario health officials reported that 3,887 people are in hospital with COVID-19, and 578 of those patients are in intensive care.
The total number of people in hospital with the disease on Monday is an increase over the 3,595 reported on Sunday, while the number of people in intensive care units dropped from 579 on Sunday to 578 today.
Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore expressed optimism on Monday saying he has much more hope now that the number of cases is decelerating and growth appears to be slowing in hospitals and ICUs.
He said that, along with other indicators, including declining test positivity rates, provides him with some hope that the restrictions the province instituted in early January are working.
The province said last week that approximately 600 ICU beds remain available across Ontario, and noted that nearly 500 additional beds can be added if required.
