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There were 17 new deaths linked to the virus on Friday
May 06, 2022
Ontario health officials are reporting 1,662 people in hospital with COVID-19 on Friday, with the number inching downward for the second consecutive day.
Friday’s number is 14 fewer than the 1,676 reported the day prior, and 17 fewer than last week’s total.
Of Friday’s hospitalizations, 210 patients are in intensive care units (ICUs), an increase of one over last week’s total.
The number of ICU patients breathing with the help of ventilators moved from 100 a day ago to 99 on Friday.
The Ministry of Health says 43 per cent of hospitalized patients were admitted directly for COVID-19-related treatment, while 57 per cent were admitted for other reasons but also tested positive for the virus.
Sixty-five per cent of the patients in ICU were hospitalized for COVID-related treatment.
Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-covid19-update-may-6-2022-1.6443848