40 new COVID-19 cases in the London area Thursday, no deaths
CBC
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is reporting 40 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths on Thursday.
The latest tally brings the seven-day rolling average for daily cases up to 37, more than four times the average a month ago.
School-aged children continue to lead the count with 11 cases among those 11 and younger. There were 10 cases among people 40 to 64, and seven cases among the 25 to 39 year old demographic.
There were 18 recoveries posted on Thursday, with 311 active cases in the community, a 61 per cent increase from a week ago.
London Health Sciences Centre is reporting 13 patients being treated for COVID-related illnesses at local hospitals on Tuesday, up one from the previous day.
There are five or fewer adult patients in critical care, five or fewer with COVID-19 in the Children's Hospital and five or fewer patients in pediatric critical care, according to the hospital network.
Eight staff members have tested positive for the virus and are isolating.
The MLHU declared an outbreak at St Nicholas Catholic School on Wednesday, where four cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed among the school community.
There are now nine outbreaks at local schools, all of which are elementary schools.
There are currently 52 active cases across 29 schools in the region, according to data from the health unit.
The Thames Valley District School Board sent an email to parents and guardians Wednesday, indicating rapid COVID-19 tests will be sent home with students for use over the holidays.
As of Dec. 4, 23.5 per cent of children aged five to 11 in Middlesex-London have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Parents and care givers can book an appointment for their child through the online booking system.
A joint letter of recommendations from three health units in the region was sent out on Thursday.
Medical officers of health Dr. Alex Summers, Dr. Joyce Lock, and Dr. Miriam Klassen are urging everyone to exercise caution over the holiday season to limit the spread of COVID-19.
This story was originally published on May 28, 2024.
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