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Fewer COVID-19 cases added in Midwestern Ontario Tuesday

The Grey Bruce Health Unit added no new cases of COVID-19 for the second straight day on Tuesday. There are 19 active cases, and Three residents are hospitalized due to COVID-19 .

Huron Perth Public Health added four new cases of COVID-19, two in Perth East, one in Howick and one in Bluewater. There are 31 active cases, and five residents are hospitalized with the virus. The outbreak at Knollcrest Lodge in Perth East is over.

Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health added two new cases of the virus Tuesday in Wellington. There are 39 active cases in Wellington. Across Wellington Dufferin Guelph, six residents are hospitalized.

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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.