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Sarnia

LPH reports 33rd COVID death of 2022

There have been 33 COVID-related deaths reported in Sarnia-Lambton in 2022.

On Wednesday, Lambton Public Health reported the deaths of a long-term care resident in their 60s and a resident in hospice in their 70s.

Since March 2020, the health unit has tallied 116 COVID-related deaths and a total of 9,275 confirmed cases -- 8,922 cases have been deemed resolved.

There were 70 new cases reported Wednesday, along with 45 resolved cases. Active infections are at 237.

Bluewater Health is treating 14 COVID-positive patients, including four in the ICU. The Sarnia hospital was treating 59 patients with the virus earlier this year.

According to the health unit's updated vaccination figures, a total of 2,317 shots were administered locally between January 30 and February 5. That included 159 first doses, 595 second shots and 1,458 boosters.

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