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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COVID-19 Cases Spike in Grey Bruce

The Grey Bruce Public Health Unit reported twelve new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed Wednesday. Seven are in Arran-Elderslie , two in Kincardine, and one each in Hanover Owen Sound and Southgate. Three people are now in hospital. There are 49 active cases, with another six Active Probable Cases. And there are 245 High Risk Contacts associated with active cases.

Huron Perth Public Health reported just one new case of COVID-19 today in North Perth, but also referred one case to another health unit. . There are 30 active cases, and the outbreak continues at Cedarcroft Retirement in Stratford.

In Wellington County, Public health officials added 12 more cases to the positive list for a total of 65 active cases. There have been four fatalities. One person is in hospital.

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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.