Ontario reports fewer than 1,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations for first time since late December

The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 has fallen below 1,000 for the first time since late December, although health officials warn that not all hospitals report on the weekend.

According to provincial data, there are 842 people in hospital with COVID-19, including 281 patients in intensive care.

It is the first time since Dec. 30 that this number has dropped below 1,000.

Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott noted on social media that “not all hospitals report on the weekend.”

The province has not released the breakdown of patients who are being treated primarily for COVID-19 or who tested positive after being admitted for unrelated ailments. No vaccination data for hospitalized patients was available.