A slight uptick in new COVID-19 cases in Niagara.
The region is confirming six new cases of the virus today.
The death toll remains at 415.
Seven COVID-19 patients remain in local hospitals, and one person is in the ICU.
Niagara has 104 active cases and three active outbreaks.
The area has also provided just over 500,000 vaccinations, with 66.8 percent of residents having one shot, and 37.7 percent double-dosed.
More information can be found here.
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