15 New COVID-19 Cases in Niagara

Tuesday, 12 October 2021 12:00

By Linda Morgan

Public health confirms 188 active cases in the region.

Niagara Region Public Health is reporting a decrease in the number of new COVID-19 cases today.

Fifteen new infections are being confirmed.

The area's death toll remains at 434, and there are 188 active cases and eight active outbreaks.

Niagara Health is reporting 11 patients with the virus, and four are in the ICU.

One of the patients is a child, and ten are unvaccinated.

Over 715,000 vaccinations have been administered.

About 76.3 percent of Niagara residents have their first dose, and 72 percent have a complete series.

More details are available here.

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