Covid Update: Only two new cases, but one death

Durham Health yesterday posted two new Covid-19 cases for August 2, taking the region’s tally to 25,460 since the count began on February 29, 2020.

Durham’s overall death toll stands at 375, with 218 of them occurring in LTCs. One new dealth has been reported in Oshawa.

Recoveries stand at 25,006. However, there are 79 active covid cases. 1 person is hospitalized with none in Intensive Care Unit (ICU). 78 people are in home isolation.

Durham Health reported the highest number of covid cases so far in Ajax. The death has been recorded in Oshawa.

There were:

  • One new case in Oshawa, and
  • One new case in Whitby

Covid Deaths: 375

Of the 117 reported deaths in Pickering, 87 were in LTC
Of the 67 reported deaths in Ajax, 33 were in LTC
Of the 59 reported deaths in Whitby, 30 in LTC
Of the 63 reported deaths in Oshawa, 34 were in LTC
23 deaths were reported in Clarington [none in LTC]
26 deaths were reported in Uxbridge, 20 in LTC
17 deaths have been reported in Scugog, 14 in LTC
3 deaths have been reported in Brock

Note: The data were extracted from the integrated Public Health Information System in the afternoon yesterday.

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