Ontario reports 68 more COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations drop to 3,535

Ontario health officials reported 68 additional deaths related to COVID-19 while hospitalizations dropped again on Friday.

Of the deaths logged on Friday, 67 took place over the past 13 days – 36 of which occurred this week – according to the spokesperson for Ontario’s Health Minister. In addition, one death happened more than a month ago.

Fourteen deaths reported on Friday were among long-term care residents, according to the province’s epidemiology report.

The province has reported 1,103 deaths related to COVID-19 this month, however, some occurred earlier and were disclosed by the province this month.

Health officials said 3,535 people in hospital have tested positive for COVID-19, including 607 people in intensive care units (ICU).