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Friday's COVID-19 case count edges up

The Grey Bruce Health Unit added 2 new cases of COVID-19 today. There are 26 active cases.  Two residents are hospitalized with the virus.

Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public health added 41 new cases today, 5 in Wellington, where there are 39 active cases. Across that jurisdiction, five residents are hospitalized with COVID-19.

Huron-Perth Public Health added 4 new cases, with 2 each in North Perth and Perth East. There are 33 active cases and the outbreak at Knollcrest Lodge is still listed as active.

Ontario health officials added 795 new COVID-19 cases on Friday as well as five more deaths due to the disease.

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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.