LONDON, ONT. -- The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is reporting some good news regarding the status of COVID-19 in the region.
As of Saturday, there are no new cases of the virus and no new deaths.
There are 438 cases in total across Middlesex-London and 43 deaths.
The MLHU is reporting 292 resolved cases on Saturday as well.
Of the total cases, 86 of them are in long-term care homes and 50 are in retirement homes.
ZERO new #COVID19 cases, and ZERO deaths in #LdnOnt-Middlesex. It’s the first time we’ve been able to say that since March 21st. This is proof that your sacrifice, your patience, and your commitment to this collective effort is working. Now is not the time to relent, keep it up!
— Ed Holder (@ldnontmayor) May 9, 2020
Meanwhile, Southwest Public Health, which covers Elgin and Oxford Counties is reporting 62 total confirmed cases and four deaths.
There are no new cases of the virus across Huron Perth, with a total of 49 cases and five deaths.