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COVID-19 cases rise in Midwestern Ontario

There are new cases of COVID-19 reported in Midwestern Ontario today.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit logged 4 new cases Monday, 2 in South Bruce, and 2 in South Bruce Peninsula. Currently, there are 21 active cases and one active outbreak continuing in the Kelso Villa Retirement Home.

Huron Perth Public Health is reporting 14 new cases. 4 in Morris Turnberry, 4 in Perth East, 4 in Stratford, and one each in North Perth and North Huron. There are 27 active cases. There is one active outbreak ongoing at Knollcrest Lodge.

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health added many new cases over the weekend. Since Friday, there have been 50 new cases confirmed. 14 of which are in Wellington County. There are 104 active cases, 18 are in Wellington.

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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.