Ontario
Ontario reported 2,634 people in hospital with COVID-19 on Friday, with 517 in ICUs — a decrease of 163 hospitalizations and 24 in ICUs from Thursday. Last Friday, there were 3,535 hospitalizations with 607 in ICUs.
Of the 2,634 in hospital, 54 per cent were admitted due to the virus while the rest were admitted for another reason but tested positive in hospital. In ICUs, 83 per cent were admitted because of the virus.
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Ontario also reported 4,047 cases Friday but, as a result of testing restrictions, that is an underestimate.
Sixty more virus-related deaths were reported, bringing the total number of deaths since the pandemic began to 11,711.
Elgin and Oxford
Starting this week, Southwestern Public Health’s COVID-19 cases dashboard is only updated Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, barring holidays.
On Friday, SWPH reported two deaths, both involving women in their 90s. One was from St. Thomas. The other was linked to the outbreak at Caressant Care Bonnie Place Nursing Home.
SWPH reported 27 hospitalizations, up from 25 a week ago. Of the 27, seven are in the ICU. Last Friday, there were eight COVID-19 patients in the ICU.
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The test positivity rate for the week of Jan. 23 was 15.9 per cent, down from 17.7 per cent the week prior.
As for cases, SWPH is reporting:
10,444 cases (an increase of 146 from Wednesday with 28 cases removed due to data cleanup)
605 active cases (a decrease of 35 from Wednesday)
9,425 resolved cases (an increase of 272 from Wednesday; note that SWPH clears all cases after 10 days regardless of outcome)
142 total deaths to date (an increase of two from Wednesday)
There are active outbreaks at the following long-term homes, retirement homes and hospitals:
Aylmer Retirement Residence, Aylmer, declared Jan. 24, involving one resident case and two staff cases
Valleyview Nursing Home, St. Thomas, declared Dec. 23, 2021, involving 17 resident cases, 34 staff cases and one death
Woodingford Lodge, Woodstock, declared Jan. 27, involving three resident cases and three staff cases
Caressant Care Bonnie Place Nursing Home, St. Thomas, declared Dec. 30 and involving 31 resident cases, 25 staff cases and one death
Seasons Retirement Home, St. Thomas, declared Jan. 25 and involving two resident cases and two staff cases
Chartwell Aylmer, Aylmer, declared Jan. 2 and involving seven resident cases and 16 staff cases
Arches Transitional Bed Program, Woodstock, declared Jan. 10 and involving 18 resident cases, 16 staff cases and one death
Cedarview Living Retirement, Woodstock, declared Jan. 13 and involving 75 resident cases and nine staff cases
Metcalfe Gardens Retirement Home, St. Thomas, declared Jan. 13 and involving 26 resident cases, nine staff cases and one death
Beattie Manor Retirement Residency, Wardsville, declared Jan. 17 and involving 16 resident cases and two staff cases
Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, Tillsonburg, declared Jan. 18 and involving 11 patient cases, two staff cases, one death and one case under investigation
Maple Manor Nursing Home, Tillsonburg, declared Jan. 18 and involving 34 resident cases and 17 staff cases
Elgin Manor, St. Thomas, declared Jan. 20 and involving 22 resident cases and 15 staff cases
Previously reported outbreaks at Tillsonburg Retirement Residence in Tillsonburg, Chartwell Oxford Gardens in Woodstock, Secord Trails in Ingersoll and Caressant Care Nursing Home in Woodstock are no longer listed as active.
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As of Feb. 2, 79.2 per cent of those aged five and older in the region had received two doses of the vaccine, while 83.1 per cent have had at least one dose.
Further information on where and how to get vaccinated can be found on the health unit’s website.
The health unit encouraged people to join its Same-Day Vaccination List, which offers any leftover doses due to cancellations or no-shows.
Sharp increase in B.C. COVID-19 ICU cases
Huron and Perth
Global News is awaiting Friday’s data from Huron Perth Public Health.
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On Thursday, Huron Perth Public Health reported seven people were in hospital with COVID-19. Of those, four were considered to be active cases. Last Thursday, HPPH reported eight people in hospital, seven with active cases.
For the week of Jan. 23, the test positivity rate was 11.5 per cent, down from 11.7 per cent the week before.
In total, HPPH reported 5,190 total cases (an increase of 63) and 86 deaths to date (unchanged). The most recent death was reported Feb. 2.
HPPH reported 565 total cases among health-care workers since March 2020, an increase of 13 from Wednesday.
There are seven active outbreaks reported by HPPH, including at the following long-term care or retirement homes:
Braemar Nursing Home, North Huron, declared Jan. 12 and involving 41 residents and 17 staff cases
Huronview, Huron East, declared Jan. 21 and involving five resident cases and eight staff cases
Kingsway Lodge, St. Marys, declared Jan. 3 and involving 19 resident cases and 17 staff cases
Queensway Nursing Home, Bluewater, declared Jan. 27 and involving 18 resident cases and 12 staff cases
HPPH is also reporting two hospital outbreaks: Clinton Public Hospital in Central Huron, declared Feb. 3, involving two patients; and South Huron Hospital in South Huron, declared Jan. 27, involving 14 patients and four staff members.
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There is also one congregate living outbreak reported but no further details were provided.
As of Jan. 31, 84.1 per cent of residents aged five and older have had at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose while 79.8 per cent are fully vaccinated. Third-dose coverage stands at 49.6 per cent of those five and older, though those under the age of 18 are not eligible for a third dose.
Information on how and where to get a vaccine can be found on the health unit’s website.
COVID-19: Quebec’s youngest eligible age group not stepping up for vaccination
Sarnia and Lambton
Bluewater Health reported 26 patients in hospital with confirmed COVID-19, compared with 41 a week ago. Of those 26, three are in the ICU, compared with five a week ago.
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Lambton Public Health is reporting the average ICU occupancy was at 67 per cent the week of Jan. 23, down from 83 per cent for the week of Jan. 16.
The test positivity rate for the week of Jan. 23 was 21.9 per cent, down from 30.8 per cent the week before.
On Friday, Lambton Public Health reported:
9,031 total cases (an increase of 69)
291 active cases (an increase of three)
8,629 resolved cases (an increase of 65)
111 deaths to date (an increase of one)
No further details were provided about the death reported Feb. 4.
Read more: Vaccinated Canadians who catch COVID-19 can get booster 3 months after positive test, NACI says
LPH reported five active outbreaks:
Fiddick’s Nursing Home long-term care home in Petrolia, declared Feb. 3 and involving fewer than five residents and fewer than five staff members
Afton Park Place long-term care home in Sarnia, declared Jan. 23 and involving fewer than five resident cases and fewer than five staff cases
Watford Quality Care long-term care home in Watford, declared Jan. 5 and involving 19 resident cases and 15 staff cases
Trillium Villa long-term care home in Sarnia, declared Jan. 3 and involving 60 residents and 41 staff/caregivers
unidentified workplace, declared Jan. 26 and involving nine cases
A previous outbreak at the congregate living setting of Lambton County Developmental Services in Oil Springs, declared Jan. 19 and involving fewer than five residents and fewer than five staff cases, was resolved as of Feb. 3.
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An outbreak at Sarnia Jail in Sarnia, declared Jan. 8 and involving 41 inmates and nine staff members, was listed as over as of Feb. 3.
Among area residents aged five and older, 82 per cent have had at least one dose of vaccine, 78 per cent have had two doses and 46 per cent have had a third dose. Note that those under 18 are not currently eligible for a third dose.
Residents can book and re-book COVID-19 vaccine appointments or find information on vaccine availability at pharmacies using the health unit’s registration page. People can also contact the vaccine call centre at 226-254-8222.
Those who are able to get vaccinated on short notice are encouraged to sign up for Lambton Public Health’s daily Vaccine Standby List.
— with files from Gabby Rodrigues
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