Although the statistics for new and active cases are slightly lower the tragic consequences of Covid-19 continue to take their toll in the region.
In the last 24 hours there have been 17 new hospital admissions and, tragically, eight people, including a 31 year old man, have died of the virus.
The fatalities are five man and two women ages 31, 58, 62, 71, 72, 80, 88 and 91 years.
Regional Statistics
For the 24 hours ending at midnight on January 20
Numbers in brackets are for the previous 24 hours
5,494 confirmed cases (5,569)
42,150 total active cases (42,635)
630 hospitalized (613)
77 in intensive care (75)
1,923 deceased (1,915)
