Nasal swabs in test tubes. File photo courtesy of  © Can Stock Photo / ayo88.Nasal swabs in test tubes. File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo / ayo88.
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One new case of COVID-19 confirmed in London-area

The Middlesex London Health Unit confirmed just one new case of COVID-19 on Saturday.

The health unit said the number of deaths in the region remains at 57, while the case count now sits at 630.

Of the total number of cases, 112 are related to long-term care homes in the area while 68 are related to retirement homes. So far, 24 deaths have occurred and long-term care homes and 13 at retirement homes.

There are currently no outbreaks at any London-area long-term care or retirement homes.

Meanwhile, Ontario reported just a 0.3 per cent increase in cases on Saturday, bringing the provincial caseload to 35,656.

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Crash in Tilbury claims driver's life

Chatham-Kent police reported a 44-year-old man driving a pickup truck was killed in the crash at Jeanettes Creek Road and Coutts Line around 6 p.m. Tuesday.

CK police charge woman with assault

According to Chatham-Kent police, the victim was walking around King Street East in Chatham when she was approached by a woman she didn't know and struck in the face.

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Scoreboard, Aug 5

The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-2 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday while the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight, 8-0 over Seattle.