COVID-19 testing in a laboratory. (Photo from Pxhere)COVID-19 testing in a laboratory. (Photo from Pxhere)
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Slight rise in COVID-19 cases in Midwestern Ontario

By Fiona Robertson
August 31, 2021 - 8:09pm

New COVID-19 cases rose slightly in Midwestern Ontario.

There are no new COVID-19 cases reported by the Grey Bruce Health Unit Tuesday. Currently there are 14 active cases in Grey Bruce and one active outbreak continuing in the Kelso Villa Retirement Home.

Huron Perth Public Health hasn’t released any new case numbers. There are 27 active cases. There is one active outbreak ongoing at Knollcrest Lodge.

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health added 14 new cases Tuesday, 5 of which are in Wellington County. There are 104 active cases including 21 in Wellington County. There are no active outbreaks.

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