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.
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COVID-19 claims another life in Midwestern Ontario

Huron Perth Public Health reported another fatality due to COVID-19.

The pandemic has now claimed 41 lives in the region.

Four new cases were added Tuesday and three people are in hospital. There are 74 active cases. The outbreak at Seaforth Manor Long Term Care, has now spread to the retirement home. And both Caressant Care facilities in Listowel are still battling an outbreak along with Fordwich Village in Howick.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit added  three new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday.  There are 27 active cases and two  probable cases.  Two people are in hospital.

Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public health reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the past 24 hours.

There are 362 active cases and three hospitalizations. Six of those new cases are in Wellington County, where there are 67 active cases. Five people are in hospital in Wellington. Currently there are 30 active cases in Wellington North, 16 in Minto and eight in Mapleton.

Outbreaks continue at Palmerston Hospital, Caressant Long Term Care in Arthur, and Wellington Terrace in Fergus

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Owen Sound Library session gets cyclists ready to roll

Dust off those handlebars and pump up those tires because cycling season is officially upon us! If your trusty two-wheeler is looking a bit more "rusty" than "ready," the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library has just the thing to get you back on the road safely.