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More new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Midwestern Ontario

There are more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Midwestern Ontario today.

The Grey-Bruce Health Unit is reporting 2 new cases, 1 each in Kincardine and South Bruce. There are 18 active cases, and the outbreak at Kelso Villa Retirement Home is ongoing.

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health added 23 new cases today, 3 of which are in Wellington County. Of the 120 active cases, 28 are in Wellington. There are no active outbreaks.

Huron-Perth Public Health is reporting 6 new cases, 2 in Perth East, 3 in West Perth and 1 in Stratford. There are 31 active cases and the outbreak continues at Knollcrest Lodge.

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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.