COVID-19 testing in a laboratory. (Photo from Pxhere)

COVID-19 testing in a laboratory. (Photo from Pxhere)

COVID cases up two, recoveries up six

By Colin Gowdy

December 12, 2020 - 2:31pm

Sarnia-Lambton’s COVID-19 figures saw an increase of two cases and six recovered cases over the past 24 hours.

Lambton Public Health’s update Saturday morning showed 447 confirmed cases, 393 resolved and 26 deaths, leaving 28 active cases.

The health unit is also reporting an additional COVID-19 outbreak.

NOVA Chemicals recently informed BlackburnNews.com about a COVID-19 outbreak declared Friday at its cracker expansion project in Corunna.

Bluewater Health is reporting two COVID-positive patients in hospital.

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