COVID-19: MLHU reports 116 cases, highest daily increase since late April
Global News
The MLHU reported 116 cases on Friday, marking a sharp uptick week over week. Last Friday, 42 cases were reported and the Friday before that there were 38 cases.
Jump to: Hospitalizations – Outbreaks – Schools – Vaccinations and testing – Ontario – Elgin and Oxford – Huron and Perth – Sarnia and Lambton
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported 116 COVID-19 cases on Friday — the highest daily case count since 141 cases were recorded April 27 and the first time the daily count has climbed above 100 since 100 cases were recorded May 8.
The case count also marks a sharp uptick week over week, with the MLHU reporting 42 cases last Friday, Dec. 10 and 38 cases on Friday, Dec. 3.
The most recent death was reported Thursday and involved a man in his 90s, not associated with a long-term care or retirement home. Based on the vaccinations status of deaths reported in the last six weeks, he was unvaccinated.
In total, there have been 15,756 confirmed cases since the onset of the pandemic, including 638 active cases (an increase of 88), 14,861 recoveries (an increase of 30) and 257 deaths (unchanged).
The rate of active cases is highest among those 0-11, with 158 cases or 245.3 per 100,000 population, up from 94 cases or 145.9 per 100,000 population last Friday, Dec. 10.
Information on local variants of concern can be found by visiting the health unit’s summary of COVID-19 cases on the Middlesex-London page and clicking on the “Case Status” tab.
As of Friday, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) was caring for 15 inpatients with COVID-19, with five or fewer in adult critical care or the intensive care unit.
"Through this historic agreement, BC residents will receive public coverage for a range of contraceptives and diabetes medications at little to no cost."
Tiny lab mice just got a mammoth-sized upgrade — genetic tweaks have given them thick, woolly fur, bringing science one step closer to reviving traits of extinct species.
Ottawa says it's moving ahead with a plan to label so-called forever chemicals as toxic and expects to begin consultations in two years on further regulating their us.
Oscar Sort has tackled waste diversion by improving recycling rates and reducing operational costs at over 30 universities in North America.
The Alberta Energy Regulator is expected to make a decision on a proposal to explore for coal in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains by early June.
Toronto Raptors guard-forward Gradey Dick will be out for at least two weeks with bone bruises, the team announced Tuesday.
As measles cases continue to rise in Texas amid an ongoing outbreak, health officials are warning against so-called "measles parties," calling the practice dangerous.
As measles cases continue to rise in Texas amid an ongoing outbreak, health officials are warning against so-called "measles parties," calling the practice dangerous.
As measles cases continue to rise in Texas amid an ongoing outbreak, health officials are warning against so-called "measles parties," calling the practice dangerous.
Earthquakes Canada said the 4.1 magnitude quake on Monday morning was centred around 17 kilometres from Friday Harbour in Washington State.
Hot, dry weather and lack of snow has prompted the city of Lethbridge to issue a fire ban for the Old Man River valley.
After hundreds of Canadians fell ill at a Mexican resort, experts warn that contaminated food and water can lead to serious illnesses.