County Covid numbers hold steady

Jul. 14—Niagara County saw 168 new COVID-19 cases reported from July 6 to Wednesday, according to the Niagara County Department of Health. There were 147 new cases reported in the county over the previous seven days (June 29 to July 6).

One new Covid-related death was also reported between July 6 and Wednesday, raising the number of Niagara County's Covid deaths to 597.

The percentage of available hospital beds in the county also held steady. Eastern Niagara Hospital is at 53%, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is at 40% and Mount St. Mary's Hospital is at 33%.

The public is also encouraged to visit https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-data-new-york for further information. This site contains state, regional and county data on positive cases, fatalities, hospitalizations and vaccinations, along with various demographic breakdowns and the individual school district dashboard.