MLHU reports 14 new COVID-19 cases Monday

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is reporting 14 new COVID-19 cases but no deaths Monday.

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is reporting 14 new COVID-19 cases but no deaths Monday.

Daily counts have remained largely steady over the last week in the low to mid-teens and the seven-day moving average is at 13.4.

The region now has a total of 14,505 cases and 245 deaths, with 14,131 cases resolved leaving 129 active.

Of the cases with an episode date in the past six weeks, 68.4 per cent are among the unvaccinated, partially vaccinated or those not yet protected by the vaccine. The same group also account for 79.3 per cent of hospitalizations and 71.4 per cent of deaths.

The London Health Sciences Centre, is reporting it is caring for eight patients with COVID-19, an increase of two since Friday.

There are three ongoing outbreaks at area schools; Clara Brenton Public School, St. Nicholas Senior Catholic School and Wilberforce Public School.

Wilberforce has been closed to in-person learning for a week, but is expected to reopen Nov. 8. The health unit says there have been 15 cases at the school.