Ontario reports 35 more COVID-19 deaths; hospitalizations continue to decline
Ontario reported 35 more COVID-19 deaths on Saturday as hospitalizations continue to steadily decline.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Health says the deaths occurred over the past 24 days, with three deaths yesterday, eight on Feb. 10 and four on Feb. 9.
The virus-related death toll stands at 12,075.
414 people are in ICU with #COVID19. 81% of patients admitted to the ICU were admitted for COVID-19 and 19% were admitted for other reasons but have tested positive for COVID-19.
There are 2,944 new cases of COVID-19.
— Christine Elliott (@celliottability) February 12, 2022
Effectiveness of COVID-19 boosters wanes over time but remains strong, U.S. study suggests
An early look at the performance of COVID-19 booster shots during the recent Omicron wave in the U.S. showed a decline in effectiveness against severe cases, though the shots still offered strong protection.
The report, published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday, is considered an early and limited look at the durability of booster protection during the Omicron surge that exploded in December and January but has been fading in recent weeks.
