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COVID caseload and recoveries inch higher

Lambton Public Health is reporting one more case of COVID-19 in the community, as well as two more recoveries over the past 24 hours.

The health unit said as of Monday night, there have been 319 confirmed cases of the virus and 270 of those have been deemed resolved.

The death toll remains unchanged since June 6 and stands at 25.

Results from 17,700 tests have been received and 98.2 per cent of have been negative for COVID-19.

In its daily report Monday, Bluewater Health said there are currently no patients in hospital with the virus. There were 14 patients awaiting tests results including pre-surgical screening.

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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.