The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported a record-high 228 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday and no new deaths. In comparison, the MLHU reported 65 cases on Wednesday, Dec.
15 and 37 cases on Wednesday, Dec. 8.The health unit also issued new guidance, stating that the influx of cases has challenged contact tracing efforts.
The MLHU is now advising anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 or develops respiratory symptoms, to self-isolate immediately and ask members of their household to do the same.
COVID-19: Record case jump in London-Middlesex prompts new health unit guidance In total, there have been 16,490 confirmed cases since the onset of the pandemic, including 1,143 active cases (an increase of 152), 15,090 recoveries (an increase.