Nasal swabs in test tubes. File photo courtesy of  © Can Stock Photo / ayo88.Nasal swabs in test tubes. File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo / ayo88.
Sarnia

COVID-19 cases up in Midwestern Ontario Wednesday

The Grey Bruce Public Health Unit has added two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 to the list in the past 24 hours.

One case is in Owen Sound and the other is in Arran-Elderslie.

There are now seven active cases, and a COVID-19 outbreak continues at Errinrung Long Term Care home in Thornbury.

There have been 141 cases to date, with 128 recovered cases and six cases referred to other health units.

No one is currently hospitalized and there are no outbreaks in Grey Bruce schools or daycares.

Huron Perth Public Health reports no new cases today, and two active cases. There are no outbreaks in long-term care homes or schools.

Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health reported one new case for Wellington County Wednesday, for a total of seven active cases in Wellington. There are no hospitalizations.

Read More Local Stories

File photo courtesy of  © Can Stock Photo Inc. / dehooks

Scoreboard, August 1

The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.

Grand Bend Beach June 25, 2020 Image courtesy of Grand Bend Pier Beach Cam.

Youth volunteers practice coastal conservation

Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.