coronavirus, the Middlesex-London Health Unit reported on Saturday, continuing a disturbing surge in cases in recent weeks that has local health officials sounding the alarm and urging people to follow lockdown restrictions and public health guidance.As of Saturday, the region’s total case tally stands at 4,254, of which 2,999 people have recovered — an increase of 41 from the day before — and 121 have died.
At least 1,134 cases are currently active in the region.According to health officials, the two deaths reported Saturday involve a man in his 50s who was not associated with a seniors’ facility, and a woman in her 90s who was associated with a long-term care home.The deaths are the 18th and 19th to be reported so far this month.