There are at least 23 COVID-19 patients in Hamilton, Brant and Niagara hospitals from other areas in Ontario, according to data from a Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) town hall. For reference, on this day in October 2020, Hamilton had 113 active cases of COVID-19 and 11 new daily cases. Pierson said Hamilton hospitals seem to have already peaked in terms of COVID-19 patients, but said occupancy remains high. BrantBrant and Brantford have 40 active cases according to data online. Six NationsSix Nations of the Grand River has 20 active COVID-19 cases, according to Ohsweken Public Health.

Source: CBC News February 05, 2021 22:30 UTC