Nasal swabs in test tubes. File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo / ayo88.Nasal swabs in test tubes. File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo / ayo88.
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Double digit hike in COVID cases, active infections edge higher

By Stephanie Chaves
April 30, 2021 - 2:07pm

A double-digit increase in new confirmed COVID-19 cases was reported in Sarnia-Lambton Friday.

Lambton Public Health said there were 11 new infections, for a total of 3,238. Cases considered resolved went up by nine to 3,104, increasing the active case count by two to 78.

Since March 3, 375 cases have been identified as variants of concern (VOCs).

The number of workplace and institutional outbreaks remained unchanged at four. As of Friday, an outbreak declared April 19 at the Lambton College Residence had spread to 12 students.

Bluewater Health had 11 COVID-positive patients in hospital Friday, unchanged over the last 24 hours.

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