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Dozens of new COVID-19 cases added Thursday in Midwestern Ontario

Huron Perth Public Health added ten new cases of COVID-19 Thursday. There are now 39 active cases, and 16 variants of concern. One person is hospitalized.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit added five new cases of COVID-19 to the confirmed list Thursday. There are 51 active cases, including 36 Variants of concern. Two people are in hospital with the virus.

Public Health officials in Wellington County also added ten new cases today. There are 97 active cases. Across the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health jurisdiction, there are now 23 people with COVID-19 in hospital, and 13 in the ICU.

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Lionel Messi set a World Cup record scoring his 17th and 18th goals in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria. The win advances the defending champions to the knockout stage.