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New COVID-19 cases reported in Midwestern Ontario

COVID-19 cases have increased in Midwestern Ontario.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit is reporting 2 new cases of COVID-19, 1 in Georgian Bluffs, and 1 in South Bruce Peninsula. There are 16 active cases. There is one ongoing outbreak at the Kelso Villa Retirement Home.

Huron Perth Public Health is reporting 7 new COVID-19 cases. 2 are located in Stratford, 2 in North Huron, and 1 each in Huron East, Morris Turnberry, and Perth East. In total, there are 26 active cases and one ongoing outbreak at Knollcrest Lodge.

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph added 10 new cases of the virus, including 4 news cases in Wellington County. Out of the 106 active cases in the region, 26 are in Wellington County. There are no active outbreaks.

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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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