Over 500 New COVID-19 Cases in Ontario

Friday, 5 November 2021 10:47

By Linda Morgan

The province is reporting a spike in new COVID-19 cases today.

Officials are reporting 563 new infections and 5 deaths.

314 cases are in people not fully immunized or whose status isn't known.

More than 30,000 tests were completed yesterday.

There are 225 people battling the virus in hospitals across Ontario, including 129 in ICUs due to the virus.

Health Minister Christine Elliott says over 22.5 million vaccination doses have been administered.

About 88.4 percent of eligible Ontarians have one shot and 84.9 percent are fully immunized.

A full breakdown can be found here.

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