Guelph’s public health unit reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 in the city on Friday, with the total case count climbing to 5,173.
The latest data shows Guelph has 20 active cases, with four new recoveries also being reported. Total resolved cases are at 5,108, while the city’s fatal case count of 45 remains unchanged.
Seven new cases have been reported in Wellington County, with its total case count reaching 2,185. Active cases are at 21 with six recoveries reported. The death toll in the county remains 38.
Across Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph, there are three cases being treated in a hospital, including one in intensive care.
There are six confirmed cases among seven public and Catholic schools in Guelph and Wellington County. The University of Guelph says there are three COVID-19 cases connected to the campus.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health said 86.9 per cent of eligible residents — those turning 12 in 2021 and older — have been fully vaccinated, while 89.2 per cent have received one vaccine dose.
In Guelph, 92.2 per cent of eligible residents are fully vaccinated and 94.6 per cent are partially vaccinated. In Wellington County, 79.5 per cent are fully vaccinated and 81.4 per cent have received one dose.
So far this week, 4,200 vaccines have been administered in the region, including nearly 800 first doses, about 450 second doses and 2,950 third doses.
As of Friday, 81.7 per cent of eligible students in the Upper Grand District School Board have been fully vaccinated, while 84.3 per cent have had two doses in the Wellington Catholic District School Board.