COVID-19: MLHU added 12 cases, showing an initial inoculation rate of 12 or more at 90%

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Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) 12 new reports COVID-19 (new coronavirus infection) Tuesday case. However, due to data cleanup, the total number of cases could have increased by 13.

The Health Unit also announced a milestone in vaccination, as 90.0% of people over the age of 12 have been vaccinated with at least one COVID-19 vaccine as of 20 November.

There are a total of 14,761 cases, of which 126 are active (3 increased), 14,383 are recovered (10 increased) and 252 are dead.

Recent deaths were reported on 22 November, involving unvaccinated men in their 60s and fully vaccinated women in their 80s.

Information on varieties in the area of ​​concern can be found by accessing the health unit. Middlesex-Summary of COVID-19 cases in London Click the page, then click the Case Status tab.

hospitalization

The London Health Sciences Center was caring for 21 inpatients with COVID-19 as of Tuesday. Ten were in adult critical care or intensive care units.

On Monday, LHSC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Adam DeCrow explained that in the past four weeks, about two-thirds of LHSC’s COVID hospitalizations came from outside London-Middlesex.

LHSC Children’s Hospital has up to 5 COVID-19 inpatients and is receiving up to 5 pediatric critical care as of Tuesday.

Less than 5 staff members tested positive for COVID-19.

St. Joseph Healthcare London reported one non-occurrence case involving healthcare professionals.

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Outbreak

MLHU currently does not report active organized outbreaks.

In addition, the previously reported outbreaks at Mary Light School and Notre Dame Catholic School have ended.

The outbreak at Mary Light School was declared November 17th and ended on November 22nd. The outbreak at Notre Dame Catholic School was declared November 10th and stated as November 22nd.

school

According to MLHU, the following schools have associated active cases.

• Kensal Park French Immersion Public School (1)
• Mary Wright Public School (2)
• Medway High School (1)
• Notre Dame Catholic School (2)
• Oakridge Secondary School (1)
• Rick Hansen Public School (1)
• River Heights School (1)
• John A. McDonald’s Public School Sir (1)
• Wilfrid Lorier Secondary School (1)
• St. Mark Catholic School (1)
• Woodland Heights Public School (1)

The following day care centers and early childhood centers have active cases associated with them, says MLHU.

• Kid Zone Day Care Center (1)

According to the Health Unit, at least 255 cases have been reported since the start of the school year involving elementary and junior high schools, day care centers and infant centers.

Vaccinations and tests

On the same day that vaccination appointments for children aged 5 to 11 began, the health unit announced that the region had reached a major immunization milestone.

According to the latest vaccination data released on Tuesday 90.0% of residents over 12 years old As of 20 November, they have been vaccinated at least once with the COVID-19 vaccine, but 87.2% have been completely vaccinated.

Since October 12, unvaccinated individuals account for 51.89 percent (247 of 476) of all cases and 58.33 percent (7 of 12) of all hospitalizations.

Of the nine COVID-19-related deaths reported in the last 6 weeks, 5 were unvaccinated individuals, 1 was partially vaccinated, and 3 were fully vaccinated. bottom.

On the health unit website, residents can find the following information: Pop-up clinic, Mass vaccination clinics and pharmacies; Guidance for vaccinated people Outside the state or country; Transportation support For those in need; more..

If you are looking for a COVID-19 test, The location of the test site on the health unit website..

The latest COVID-19 test positive rates in the region have risen from 1.0% in the week of October 31st to 1.2% in the week of November 7th.

Ontario

The state reported 613 cases on Tuesday, of which 288 involved unvaccinated individuals.

Tuesday report, 72 cases in Toronto, 73 cases in Simcomas Coca, 47 cases in the York area, 40 cases in the Waterloo area, and 35 cases in the Peel area. All other local public health units reported less than 35 cases.

Six more deaths were reported on Tuesday.

In the state, vaccination rates for these eligible individuals are 86% fully vaccinated and 89% with at least one vaccination.

Elgin and Oxford

On Tuesday, Southwestern Public Health reported:

• A total of 5,196 cases (more than 32 cases where one was deleted due to data cleanup)
• 167 active cases (5 increases)
• 4,932 resolved cases (25 increase)
• So far 97 people have died (1 increase)

For more information, SWPH COVID-19 Dashboard..

The recent death involves a man in his 60s from Elgin County. SWPH also reported a death involving a man in his 80s from Elgin County on Monday.

Of the 167 cases active in the region, 86 include Elgin County (34 in Aylmer, 24 in St. Thomas, 22 in Bayham), 81 in Oxford County (36 in Woodstock, 27 in Tillsonburg). )was.

SWPH does not disclose the status of individual vaccinations, but on November 9, Global News told Global News that about 78% of active cases at the time were related to individuals who were not completely vaccinated. I told you.

Thirteen were hospitalized with COVID-19 and four were hospitalized in the ICU as of Tuesday.

SWPH reports outbreaks in Aylmer Retirement Residence, including cases of 8 residents and 1 staff.

Information about school incidents can be found on the website of Thames Valley District Board of Education And that London District Catholic School Board..

The positive test rate in the region increased from 5.1% in the week of October 31st to 5.8% in the week of November 7th.

As of 21 November, 84.6% of people over the age of 12 in the region have been fully vaccinated and 87.2% have been vaccinated at least once.

Information on where and how to get vaccinated You can find it on the Health Unit website..

Huron and Perth

On Tuesday, Huron Perth Public Health reported:

• A total of 2,497 cases (up 3 cases)
• 33 active cases (11 reductions)
• 2,395 collections (14 increases)
• So far 69 people have died (no change)

The latest death was reported on 16 November. HPPH also reported death on November 15.

Of the 33 active cases, 7 are in North Perth and 6 are in South Huron. The complete number of cases by municipality is Health unit dashboard..

As of Tuesday, there were three people hospitalized with COVID-19 and no active cases involving healthcare workers.

HPPH reported an outbreak at the North Perth Spinlight Child and Family Center in North Perth, declared November 22, involving cases of two children.

There is also one ongoing outbreak involving an unidentified workplace.

Data on school incidents can be found on the website of Avon-Mateland District Board of Education And that Huron-Perscatholic District Board of Education..

The positive test rate in the region increased from 2.7% in the week of October 31st to 3.2% in the week of November 12th.

As of 22 November, the HPPH Vaccine Dashboard shows that 83.1% of people over the age of 12 have been fully vaccinated and 85.6% have been vaccinated at least once.

You can find information on how and where to get the vaccine On the Health Unit website.

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Sarnia and Ramton

On Tuesday, Lambton Public Health (LPH) reported:

• Total 4,323 (no change)
• 34 active cases (6 reductions)
• 4,214 resolved cases (5 increase)
• 75 deaths (1 increase)

A spokeswoman told Global News that someone in their 80s, who died in the hospital on November 20, died.

As of Tuesday, four COVID-19 patients were being treated for Bluewater Health.

LPH reports two active outbreaks.

• Bluewater Health Hospital, Declared November 18, Less than 5 patient cases and less than 5 staff cases
• Incidents in the workplace declared on 9 November include 3 cases

All active cases at schools within the Ramton Kent School District Board of Education Can be found online, As in the school at St. Clair Catholic District Board of Education.

The positive test rate for the week of November 7 was 2.2%, down from 3.8% the previous week.

In the community aged 12 and over, 81.7% are fully vaccinated and 84.4% are vaccinated at least once.

Residents can book and rebook the COVID-19 vaccine and find information about vaccine availability at pharmacies. Use the health unit registration page.. You can also call the Vaccine Call Center (226-254-8222).

Those who can be vaccinated with urgent notice are advised to sign up for Lamton Public Health Daily Vaccine standby list..

— Use Global News Gabby Rodrigues files