There are two new cases of the virus in Niagara.
Public Health says we are up to 717, including 87 active cases.
More than 79 per cent of people with the virus in the Region have recovered.
Niagara Health says there are six patients with COVID-19 being treated in local hospitals.
Just over 13 per cent of cases in Niagara ended up in hospital and less than three per cent went to intensive care.
Region Trims More from Budget
A further look by Chair Bob Gale and staff dropped the increase to 6.3%
Cold Weather Policy for Homeless Not Changing
Niagara's public health committee shown the system works
Niagara Falls Handling Salt Shortage
The city says there's a North America wide shortage
Man Killed in Tent Fire
Update: Police were called to Mountain Locks Park
Region Updated on Measles Outbreak
Health committee told more work is needed, but gave nod to health care workers for their efforts
St. Catharines Draws X Through X
The city has decided to stop using the social media platform
Police Looking for Laundry Thief
They say she stole some money last month
Toronto Man Charged with Trafficking
Police made the arrest with help from Niagara Parks police, finding fentanyl and cocaine earlier this week