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Sarnia

WECHU reports big jump in COVID-19 cases

The Windsor Essex County Health Unit reported a huge jump in new COVID-19 cases Tuesday morning.

Lab results confirmed 25 new cases that include 21 agricultural sector workers, three residents of a retirement home, and one case under investigation.

Medical Officer of Health Dr. Wajid Ahmed said they continue to work with the farm and retirement homes that are currently in outbreak.

"We identify any deficiencies, any gaps in their measures that can be strengthened or that we can support," said Dr. Ahmed.

The three retirement home residents who tested positive for the virus are from a home where a staff member tested positive last week.

There are currently four workplaces experiencing outbreaks. All of the current cases are linked to a farm already on the list.

"We have been in contact with the farm and we are identifying any other potential cases and people who are at risk and we'll be taking appropriate actions to support the farm in containing the outbreak very quickly," said Dr. Ahmed.

There are currently 112 active cases of COVID-19 in the region. To date, 2,449 people have tested positive for the virus.

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