COVID-19 test tube. (Photo from Pixabay)COVID-19 test tube. (Photo from Pixabay)
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LPH reports another COVID-related death

In the last week, Lambton Public Health has recorded 308 new lab confirmed cases of COVID-19.

In its update Wednesday, the first since before the Easter long weekend, the health unit reported another related death for a total of 136. The latest death was an individual in their 90s who passed away at a local nursing home.

There are two active outbreaks at Lambton Meadowview Villa in Petrolia and Vision Nursing Home in Sarnia.

Since the start of the pandemic over a year ago, there have been 11,147 confirmed infections reported in Sarnia-Lambton.

There are 14 COVID-positive patients at Bluewater Health, down three from Tuesday.

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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.