The worst COVID-19 percent positivity rate in Ontario are in Mississauga and Brampton

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Published February 13, 2021 at 4:08 am

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The Region of Peel (including Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon) had the worst COVID-19 percent positivity rate (percentage of positive COVID-19 tests in the area) in Ontario for the week of January 31 to February 6.

According to data from Toronto-based research group ICES, which listed all 34 public health units in Ontario, Peel tops the list at 7.0%, followed by Toronto and York.

Ontario overall is listed fifth at 3.1%.

ICES says percent positivity reflects both the number of COVID-19 cases diagnosed and the number of people who were tested, and the numbers may fluctuate based on these factors.

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The same data for the week shows that of the 50 areas in Ontario with the highest COVID-19 percent positivity, six are in Mississauga and nine are in Brampton.

The full data is available to read here.

Data courtesy of ICES

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