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Sarnia

COVID recoveries top 80 per cent

Six more people have beaten COVID-19 in Sarnia-Lambton.

Lambton Public Health reported Thursday night that the total number of recovered cases is now 217, while the number of confirmed cases rose one to 267.

The death toll remains unchanged since Tuesday at 24.

An outbreak at Vision Nursing Home declared on April 23 is ongoing. Nine deaths in the community have been linked to the long-term care facility.

Bluewater Health reported on its website Thursday that there are 12 patients in hospital confirmed to have COVID-19, 26 are suspected of having it with tests pending.

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Province providing Family Service Kent $586K

The funding will be used to expand the organization's Senior Trustee Program, which provides trusted, practical financial support to seniors experiencing cognitive decline, isolation, or financial vulnerability.

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Scoreboard, Nov. 14

Loads of local hockey action, and Canada punched a ticket to the semis of the IIHF Women's World Championship.