COVID-19: Middlesex-London Health Unit reports record 228 cases
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The Middlesex-London Health Unit reported a record 228 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. It reported 65 cases one week ago and 37 cases two weeks ago.
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The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported a record-high 228 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday and no new deaths.
In comparison, the MLHU reported 65 cases on Wednesday, Dec. 15 and 37 cases on Wednesday, Dec. 8.
The health unit also issued new guidance, stating that the influx of cases has challenged contact tracing efforts. The MLHU is now advising anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 or develops respiratory symptoms, to self-isolate immediately and ask members of their household to do the same.
In total, there have been 16,490 confirmed cases since the onset of the pandemic, including 1,143 active cases (an increase of 152), 15,090 recoveries (an increase of 54) and 257 deaths (unchanged).
The most recent death was reported Dec. 16 and involved a man in his 90s, not associated with a long-term care or retirement home. He was unvaccinated.
The rate of active cases remains highest among those under 12, with 237 cases or 368.0 cases per 100,000 population, up from 139 cases or 215.8 per 100,000 a week ago and 80 cases or 124.2 per 100,000 population two weeks ago.
There are 108 cases, or 327.0 per 100,000 population, among those 12 to 17 and 311 cases, or 277.6 per 100,000 population, among those 25 to 39.
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