Ontario reports 37 more COVID-19 deaths; hospitalizations continue to drop
Provincial health officials reported another 37 virus-related deaths and under 1,400 people in hospital with COVID-19 as capacity limits were lifted in most indoor settings today.
A Ministry of Health spokesperson said 36 of the latest deaths occurred over the past 27 days with one death on Feb. 16, nine on Feb. 15 and six on Feb. 14. One death happened more than a month ago.
356 people are in ICU with #COVID19. 80% of patients admitted to the ICU were admitted for COVID-19 and 20% were admitted for other reasons but have tested positive for COVID-19.
There are 2,327 new cases of COVID-19.
— Christine Elliott (@celliottability) February 17, 2022
Ontario further lifting capacity limits on businesses, gatherings
Capacity limits are lifting in more Ontario settings as the province continues to roll back pandemic restrictions in light of improving COVID-19 indicators.
Starting today, restaurants, gyms and cinemas that must screen patrons for vaccination against COVID-19 have no limits on capacity.
