Hospitalizations of people with COVID-19 in Haldimand-Norfolk continue to decline.
The Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit reported Wednesday that 10 residents are in hospital for treatment of the virus, including one patient in ICU.
That’s a drop from 12 people hospitalized on Friday and 11 on Monday, with two in intensive care.
The in-patient rate at the region’s three hospitals stands at 74.9 per cent, while the intensive care rate remains at 50 per cent. The health unit notes that occupancy data lags by about 48 hours.
There are 164 in-patient beds and ten ICU beds in Haldimand-Norfolk’s three hospitals, and capacities are based on the percentage of beds occupied, regardless of the reason for admission.
There are currently seven outbreaks ongoing in area high-risk settings, including three at long-term care homes, three at other congregate settings, and one at a farm.
The HNHU has administered a total of 206,480 doses of vaccine to Haldimand-Norfolk residents, with 67,340 people having completed the vaccine series. An additional 29,573 booster doses have been given.
The health unit reports that 79.3 per cent of area residents aged five and older are fully vaccinated, while 81.9 per cent have received at least one dose. There is 18.1 per cent of the population locally who remain unvaccinated.
Walk-in vaccine clinics continue to operate at Norfolk General Hospital on weekdays between 8 am and 3 pm for those aged 12 and over.
To book an appointment for vaccination visit hnhu.org/popup
Anyone in need of free transportation to a vaccine clinic can call 519-427-5903.
A homebound service is available for people who have difficulty traveling. The program features two healthcare professionals who visit homes to administer first and second doses in Haldimand and Norfolk counties.
Visit www.hnhu.org/homeboundvax or call 519-427-5903.
For information about the vaccine rollout in Haldimand-Norfolk visit www.hnhu.org/covid19vaccine and for province-wide visit covid19.ontario.ca/ for more information.
Based on in-person attendance at area schools, the Grand Erie and Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic district school boards are reporting the percentage of absences for staff and students at each school. Visit tinyurl.com/5n9ajcnw for the full list of Catholic schools, and absences.granderie.ca for the full list of public schools.
Statistics released Wednesday by Public Health Ontario shows 3,005 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the province, an increase of 64.5 per cent compared to 1,827 reported Tuesday. The number is likely underreported as well due to limited PCR testing eligibility. The provincial total for confirmed cases now stands at 1,249,018.
A total of 12,772 people in Ontario have died from COVID-19, with 22 more deaths reported Wednesday.