The Grey Bruce Health unit added 2 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday, 2 in Arran-Elderslie, and 1 in Grey Highlands. There are 30 active cases. One resident is currently hospitalized with the virus.
Huron Perth Public Health added 7 new cases. 2 are located in Stratford, 2 in Central Huron, and 1 each in Huron East, South Huron, and North Perth. There are 51 active cases. 4 residents are currently hospitalized with the virus.
Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health added 11 new cases Thursday, including 5 in Wellington County. There are 35 active cases in Wellington. 3 residents are currently hospitalized with the virus.
Ontario is recording its highest number of new daily COVID-19 cases since September today. The province reported 711 new infections -- 397 of which it says are in unvaccinated people or people whose immunization status isn't known. There are also five more deaths due to COVID-19. Provincial data show 129 patients are in intensive care with COVID-related critical illness, including 78 people on ventilators.