Coronavirus test concept with blood test tubes, test form and other medical objects
© Can Stock Photo / alexbowmoreCoronavirus test concept with blood test tubes, test form and other medical objects © Can Stock Photo / alexbowmore
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Lambton Public Health reports 17 new COVID-19 cases

The number of active COVID-19 cases in the region has increased to 71 after Lambton Public Health reported 17 new infections.

The health unit also reported nine resolved cases on Saturday.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been a total of 4,485 confirmed cases in the region and 4,336 resolved cases.

Lambton Public Health also reported another active outbreak at an unspecified location. There are now five active outbreaks.

The local death toll remains at 78.

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