Latest Numbers in Niagara

Monday, 20 April 2020 08:31

By Marie Cassidy

Only two new cases of COVID-19 are reported in Niagara.

Public Health says the total confirmed cases in the Region is up to 366, including 30 deaths.

Niagara Health is reporting 254 positive tests at its sites, 27 people with the virus are in hospital.

More than 130 people have recovered in the Region.

More than 19 per cent of the cases in Niagara are healthcare workers.

Over 33 per cent are residents in long-term care and retirement homes.

More than 57 per cent of the cases in Niagara were spread by close contact.

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