Niagara's COVID-19 Numbers Continue to Rise

Saturday, 9 May 2020 08:00

By Marcie Culbert

Niagara Health says 392 people have tested positive for COVID-19 at its sites.

It says 111 patients have been admitted, and 36 of them were receiving treatment as of yesterday afternoon.

Niagara Health is also reporting 36 deaths at its sites.

Meanwhile, Niagara Region Public Health reported four new cases of the virus yesterday.

It says we have 546 total including 114 active cases, 379 resolved cases and 53 deaths.

Long term care and retirement homes account for just over 29 percent of Niagara's total cases and 83 percent of Niagara's total deaths.

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