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COVID-19 claims another life in Midwestern Ontario

Huron Perth Public Health reported another fatality today due to COVID-19. 62 residents have now died from the virus. Public health added another four cases of COVID-19 Thursday, in North Huron, Huron East, Central Huron and South Huron. There are 32 active cases, and six residents are hospitalized due to the virus. 81.1% of eligible residents are partially vaccinated and 74.8% have both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit added two new cases of COVID-19 Thursday, one in Arran-Elderslie and one in Brockton. There are 20 active cases, and four residents are hospitalized with the virus. 82.6% of the Eligible population have one dose and 77.2% are fully vaccinated.

Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health reported six residents are hospitalized due to COVID-19. Ten cases were added in the region Thursday, three of them in Wellington, where there are 18 active cases. There are active cases in both Minto and Mapleton. 85.4% of residents are partially vaccinated and 80% are fully vaccinated.

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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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