Ont. reports 75 net new deaths linked to COVID-19 as hospitalizations, positivity rate continue to decline
Ontario has confirmed another 75 net new deaths linked to COVID-19 today as the province continues to see declines in virus-related hospitalizations and the overall positivity rate.
According to the latest data from the Ministry of Health, there are 2,797 patients with COVID-19 receiving treatment in hospital, including 541 in the ICU. This is down from 3,645 and 599 respectively seven days ago.
541 people are in ICU with #COVID19. 83% of patients admitted to the ICU were admitted for COVID-19 and 17% were admitted for other reasons but have tested positive for COVID-19.
There are 4,098 new cases of #COVID19.
— Christine Elliott (@celliottability) February 3, 2022
Europe entering Covid pandemic ‘ceasefire’, says WHO
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Europe director says the continent could soon enter a “long period of tranquillity” in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dr Hans Kluge cited high vaccination rates, the end of winter and the less severe nature of the Omicron variant.
Speaking to reporters, he said: “This period of higher protection should be seen as a ‘ceasefire’ that could bring us enduring peace.”
It comes as a number of European nations end Covid-19 restrictions.
