492 New COVID-19 Cases in Ontario

Friday, 22 October 2021 10:48

By Linda Morgan

An uptick in new COVID-19 cases in Ontario.

Officials are reporting 492 new infections and 2 deaths today, one of which occurred over a month ago.

Out of today's new cases, 167 are in fully vaccinated individuals.

There were 28,906 tests completed yesterday.

At the moment, 261 people are hospitalized with the virus, along with 149 patients in ICUs due to COVID-19.

About 87.7 percent of eligible Ontarians have one vaccinations and 83.6 percent have two doses.

A complete breakdown can be found here.

More from Local News

Niagara Falls Preps for Ribfest

Ribfest mascot Piggy Smalls building hype for May 2-4 weekend
Hospital Deficits Getting Worse: Report

Report shows it grew substantially at Niagara Health over a 2-year period
Man Dies in Lincoln House Fire

Emergency crews called to the scene yesterday afternoon, the Ontario Fire Marshall is looking into the cause
Potential Niagara Parks Strike

The union says it's mainly for fair wages
Man Charged with Possessing Child Porn

Police made the discovering in St. Catharines home
Be Wary of Spring Time Scams: NRP

"Companies" will claim work is needed
Man Killed Walking Along QEW

OPP say he was hit near Fruitland Road, by more than one vehicle, asking drivers involved to come forward
Senior Charged with Hate Speech Crime

NRP say buildings in Niagara Falls were spray painted