Guelph’s health unit says there have been four deaths related to the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, and 79 confirmed cases in the city as of Thursday afternoon.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s latest numbers show that there are now eight deaths and 169 cases between Guelph and the two counties.
One death is being reported in Wellington County and three deaths are being reported in Dufferin County. The number of deaths in the area has doubled from four since the numbers were last updated on Wednesday.
Specific details about the deceased victims were not provided and it’s unclear if any the deaths are connected to outbreaks in long-term care homes. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] CO