COVID-19 update.The update brings the region’s pandemic case total to 6,310, of which 5,978 have recovered, an increase of 16 from the day before.At least 185 people have died, including at least two so far this month.
The death reported Monday involved a woman in her 70s who was not associated with a long-term care or retirement home.It leaves at least 147 active cases in the region, the health unit says.The region is currently in the orange-restrict level of the province’s COVID-19 response framework.More detailed information regarding the 27 new cases was not immediately available.
Federal government rules out March budget as it evaluates lockdowns, new variants During Monday’s media briefing, Dr. Chris Mackie, the region’s medical.