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The Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit reported Thursday another COVID-19 death.
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There have been 65 deaths attributed to the virus across the two counties, while another 12 people who had tested positive died due to other complications attributed to other illnesses.
This is the first death reported in the area during the month of February.
The health unit no longer releases details surrounding COVID-19 deaths.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Haldimand-Norfolk remain stable.
The Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit reported Thursday 24 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in the area’s three local hospitals, the same number as Wednesday.
There are 19 people receiving care as in-patients and five in intensive care units.
The in-patient occupancy rate at the hospitals saw a slight increase, from 95.2 per cent to 98 per cent.
ICU occupancy decreased from 110 per cent to 100 per cent.
The noted statistics are current as of Tuesday. The HNHU’s website only provided data up to that date with the health unit noting that occupancy data lags by approximately 48 hours.
Capacities are based on the percentage of beds that are full at any time, regardless of the reason for admission. There are 164 in-patient beds at Haldimand-Norfolk’s three hospitals and 10 ICU beds.
The number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 refers to local residents who were admitted due to COVID-19.
The HNHU was reporting Thursday 20 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours although health officials have said the number is more than likely higher due to limited testing.
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As of Wednesday there were 11 outbreaks in the area with four in long-term care homes, three in retirement homes, three in other congregate settings and one non-COVID-19 outbreak.
There were 10 outbreaks on Wednesday.
The HNHU has administered 197,202 doses of the vaccine and there are now 66,541 people who have completed their vaccine series. There have also been 28,243 booster doses administered.
The total number of doses administered in Haldimand-Norfolk is 232,981 Some residents of the area have received a dose outside of the HNHU.
The percentage of people aged five and older who are fully vaccinated sits at 78 per cent and at 81.5 per cent for those who have received at least one dose of the vaccine. There is 18.5 per cent of the population who is unvaccinated.
The health unit notes that data on vaccinations can be delayed up to 48 hours.
Walk-in vaccine clinics are now being offered for those aged 12 and older at the Norfolk General Hospital from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday Friday and at Caledonia’s Riverside Exhibition Centre from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday.
GO-VAXX will also offer a mobile clinic at Delhi’s German Home (443 James St.) on Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Appointments must be made.
GO-VAXX indoor clinics are also being offered Fridays in February at Dunnville Lifespan Centre (275 Ramsey Dr.) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and at Lakewood Elementary School on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are necessary.
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Visit hnhu.org/popup to book an appointment at one of the above clinics.
Those who can’t get to a vaccine clinic can call 519-427-5903 to request free transportation.
There is also a homebound service for individuals who have difficulty leaving their homes. That program involves two healthcare professionals visiting homes and administering first and second doses in Haldimand and Norfolk.
Visit https://ift.tt/3TLcJ9m or call 519-427-5903 for more information on the program.
Visit https://ift.tt/IZroUyi for more information and for full details about vaccine rollout in Haldimand and Norfolk counties and covid-19.ontario.ca/ for more information on the rollout in Ontario.
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board and Grand Erie District School Board are reporting the percentage of absences for students and staff at each of its schools. The numbers are based on those who attend in-person learning.
Visit tinyurl.com/5n9ajcnw for the full list of BHNCDSB schools and absences.granderie.ca/ for the full list of GEDSB schools.
On Thursday, Public Health Ontario reported 1,897 people in hospital, down from 2,797 one week ago. Of those in hospital, 445 are in intensive care, a drop of nearly 100 from one week ago.
The province reported 44 deaths on Thursday, with all of them occurring over the past 24 days. There have now been 11,988 deaths since the pandemic began in March of 2020.
There were 3,201 confirmed cases in the province from Tuesday, however, that number is likely underreported because of limited testing. Of those testing positive, 2,159 (67 per cent) are people who are vaccinated and 1,042 (33 per cent) are people who are unvaccinated, partially vaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown.
The province processed 22,417 tests over the past 24 hours for a positivity rate of 11.2 per cent, the lowest rate since late December.
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