Durham Region Health Department yesterday said 1,226 Covid-19 cases have been reported in the region since February 29.
The count on Friday had stood at 1,212.
Of the total cases, 41 are hospitalized, of which 7 are in Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Deaths total 155, of which 132 were in long term care homes (LTCH). Recoveries number 883.
Durham Health yesterday updated the overall community-wide Covid breakdown. The highest number of cases at 452 were in Pickering followed by 320 in Ajax and 203 in Oshawa.
Death Toll:
- Of the 83 reported deaths in Pickering, 81 were in LTCH
- Of the 32 reported deaths in Ajax, 29 were in LTCH – no change
- Three deaths were reported in Whitby [none in LTCH] – no change
- Of the 22 reported deaths in Oshawa, 15 were in LTCH
- Seven deaths were reported in Clarington [none in LTCH] – no change
- Eight deaths were reported in Uxbridge, seven in LTCH – no change
- No deaths have been reported in Scugog or Brock – no change
Note: The data were extracted from the integrated Public Health Information System at 1 pm yesterday.
Ontario Count
Canada cases cross 75,000
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, yesterday said that as of Saturday, May 16, there are 75,004 Covid-19 cases in Canada, including 5,595 deaths.
More than 37,274 or 50 per cent of cases are now recovered. Labs across Canada have tested over 1,265,000 people for Covid-19 to date, with about 6 per cent of these testing positive, she said in a statement.
“We are now testing an average of 26,000 to 28,000 people daily…I recognize that Covid-19 and the public health measures put in place to control the spread of the virus have presented significant challenges for Canadians. This Victoria Day weekend, many will venture outside to enjoy the warmer weather and amenities that have been closed these many weeks. While this represents the exciting progress we’ve made as a country, I want to continue to stress the importance of enjoying relaxed measures responsibly.”
Dr.Tam pointed out that as provinces and territories reopen, it is crucial that all Canadians keep in mind the importance of going out smart. “This means keeping two meters of physical distance between yourself and others, and maintaining frequent handwashing. Depending on Covid activity in your area, local authorities may recommend the use of a non-medical mask or facial covering as an added layer of protection for when it is not possible for you to maintain a two-metre distance from others, for example, when using public transit. Please continue to refer to your local, provincial or territorial health authorities for the latest directives in your region,” she said.
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