The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has slightly fewer COVID patients to care for today.
Hospital officials say there are 28 patients being treated for the virus, five of whom are in the ICU.
ICU occupancy has dipped to 70%, the hospital’s progressive care unit sits at 83.3%, and medical, surgical, and critical care beds are 85.8% filled.
77 staff remain off work because of testing positive for COVID-19 or coming in close contact with a confirmed case.
60 staff members are isolating at work.
Public Health is reporting 71 new cases today and a seven-day rolling average of 102 new cases a day, however officials say that’s an underestimate because of reduced testing.
Another group home outbreak has been declared with two linked cases.
There are now 10 active outbreaks across the municipality, three involving congregate living settings, the CKHA dialysis unit, and six long term care facilities. The largest outbreak is at Hudson Manor in Tilbury with a total of 21 cases since January 3rd.
