Southwestern Public Health is advising of three new COVID-19 cases and two resolved this morning (Saturday). All of the new cases are in Aylmer while the resolved cases are in St. Thomas and Woodstock.
There are 18 ongoing cases, with six in Aylmer, five in Woodstock, three in Ingersoll and two in St. Thomas. There are single cases in Tillsonburg and Blandford-Blenheim.
Since the pandemic began, there have been 88 confirmed cases in Aylmer and 49 in St. Thomas.
One individual is currently hospitalized in ICU.
There is an ongoing case involving a staff member at Chartwell Long-Term Care Residence in Aylmer.
Ten of the cases involve individuals under the age of 50.
The number of resolved cases climbs to 282.
The assessment centre at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital undertook 189 tests Thursday.
And, as of Oct. 11 (the latest figures available), the positivity rate was 0.5 per cent in the health unit’s coverage area.
The health unit notes per cent positivity less than 5 per cent suggests there are few undetected cases in the community.
