COVID-19: 27 new cases, one Niagara resident dies after testing positive

NRPH reported 27 new cases of COVID-19 in Niagara on Tuesday, as well as the first death in a month, bringing the death toll to 421.

According to Tuesday morning’s update, 17 cases were listed as recovered.

The number of active cases in the region has now increased to 196.

Niagara Health is currently caring for 4 patients who have tested positive for the virus.

Of those cases, one is admitted to the ICU.

Niagara Public Health is running a vaccine clinic today. See below for more information.

𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘! Walk-ins are welcome at our COVID-19 vaccine clinic in @NiagaraFalls and @PortColborne from 9:30-6 pm.

✅Walk-ins welcome
✅Ages 12+ (born in 2009 or earlier)
✅1st and 2nd dose
✅Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are available
✅No health card needed#VaccinateNiagara pic.twitter.com/e7cKOP8QGq

— Niagara Region Public Health (@NRPublicHealth) August 31, 2021