Durham Health yesterday posted 26 new Covid-19 cases, bringing its total to 2,574 since the count began on February 29. Recoveries total 2,224, up by 19.
- Nine new cases were reported in Ajax
- Seven in Oshawa
- Six in Whitby
- Three in Clarington
- One in Pickering, and
- Two cases are under investigation
Five cases are hospitalized with three in Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and 163 people in home isolation.
One new covid-related death was announced for October 15 in Durham. Previous death was announced on July 9.
Deaths so far total 182, of which 153 were in long term care homes (LTCH).
Durham Health reported the highest number of cases so far at 756 in Pickering followed by 725 in Ajax and 410 in Oshawa.
Death Toll: No new death
Of the 89 reported deaths in Pickering, 86 were in LTCH
Of the 38 reported deaths in Ajax, 32 were in LTCH
Four deaths were reported in Whitby [none in LTCH]
Of the 23 reported deaths in Oshawa, 15 were in LTCH
Seven deaths were reported in Clarington [none in LTCH]
21 deaths were reported in Uxbridge, 20 in LTCH
No deaths have been reported in Scugog
No deaths have been reported in Brock
Note: The data were extracted from the integrated Public Health Information System at 1 pm yesterday.
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