3 new confirmed cases of COVID-19: OPH

Another three people are confirmed to have contracted COVID-19 in Ottawa, local public health officials saidSunday.

The number represents a return to normal after Ottawa Public Health (OPH)reported a spike of 16 cases on Saturday, something itattributed to a reporting delay.

In total, 2,149 cases have been confirmed in the city since the start of the pandemic. Of those, 1,836 people or roughly 85 per cent of all cases are considered recovered.

No deaths were reported again on Sunday. OPH hasn't confirmed a death from the virus for more than two weeks.

There are 50 confirmed active cases of the virus in the city, while four outbreaks continue at city institutions like long-term care facilities.

Two people are hospitalized, but no one is in intensive care.

Province reports 129 cases Sunday

In western Quebec, there have been 620 confirmed cases of the virus and 33 deathsas of 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Ontario recorded another 129 cases ofCOVID-19 Sunday, makingalmost two weeks with fewer than 200 new daily cases.

The province also reported three more deaths, for atally of 2,719. ACBC News count based on data provided by public health units puts the actual toll at 2,754.