P.E.I. COVID-19: One death, drop in cases, rise in hospitalizations
COVID-19 claimed one life on Prince Edward Island final week, in line with numbers launched by the province Tuesday.
Thus far, 82 individuals on P.E.I. have died of the virus.
Tuesday’s report exhibits a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations and a drop in new circumstances.
The info covers Dec. 11 to Dec. 17.
HOSPITALIZATIONS
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 rose to 10 this week from 7 the week earlier than. As of Saturday, one particular person was receiving remedy in an intensive care unit.
Up to now, 350 individuals on the Island have been admitted to hospital due to the virus.
CASES AND TESTING
New COVID-19 circumstances fell to 198 in comparison with 248 the week earlier than. This quantity contains each PCR and speedy exams.
The province says 134 exams, on common, have been carried out every day.
Nineteen per cent of individuals examined have been constructive for COVID-19.
The median age of the individuals who examined constructive on this reporting interval was 62.
OUTBREAKS
As of Saturday, there have been two outbreaks declared on the Island, each have been in long-term care or group care services.
