A slight increase in new COVID-19 cases in Niagara.
Public health officials are reporting 17 new infections today.
The death toll remains are 420.
Niagara Health is confirming four patients with the virus, and two of them are in the ICU.
There are 145 active cases and four active outbreaks.
Just over 648,000 vaccinations have been administered in Niagara, with 71.2 percent of residents having their first shot, and 64 percent with both.
A complete breakdown is available here.
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