Moderna COVID-19 vaccine vials. (Photo courtesy of the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit)Moderna COVID-19 vaccine vials. (Photo courtesy of the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit)
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COVID-19 cases across the region increased Wednesday

The Grey Bruce Health unit added four new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, one in Kincardine, one in Owen Sound, one in Saugeen Shores, and one in The Blue Mountains. There are 45 active cases. Two residents are currently hospitalized with the virus. 

Huron Perth Public Health added eight new cases, six in North Perth and two in Perth East. There are 64 active cases. Five residents are currently hospitalized with the virus. 

Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health added seven new cases, including four in Wellington County. There are 28 active cases in Wellington. Three residents are currently hospitalized with the virus.

Health officials reported an additional 780 new COVID-19 cases in Ontario on Wednesday, as well as six more deaths related to the disease.

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Scoreboard, August 1

The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.

Grand Bend Beach June 25, 2020 Image courtesy of Grand Bend Pier Beach Cam.

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.