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COVID-19 infections climb in Grey Bruce, but stable in Perth Huron and Wellington

The Grey Bruce Health Unit reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 Friday. There are 76 active cases, including five variants. Seven residents are hospitalized with the virus.

Huron Perth public Health added just one new case of COVID-19 Friday, in Howick Township.  There are ten active cases, including two variants of concern. One person is hospitalized with the virus. About 72.3% of eligible residents have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and about 23.4% have two.

Public Health officials in Wellington County added no new cases today and reported nine active cases. Across Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health, there were nine new cases added Friday. Four residents are in the ICU with the virus.  76% of eligible residents have received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and over 27% have two doses.

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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.