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New COVID-19 cases reported in Midwestern Ontario

By Fiona Robertson
September 1, 2021 - 7:54pm

COVID-19 cases have increased in Midwestern Ontario.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit is reporting 2 new cases of COVID-19, 1 in Georgian Bluffs, and 1 in South Bruce Peninsula. There are 16 active cases. There is one ongoing outbreak at the Kelso Villa Retirement Home.

Huron Perth Public Health is reporting 7 new COVID-19 cases. 2 are located in Stratford, 2 in North Huron, and 1 each in Huron East, Morris Turnberry, and Perth East. In total, there are 26 active cases and one ongoing outbreak at Knollcrest Lodge.

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph added 10 new cases of the virus, including 4 news cases in Wellington County. Out of the 106 active cases in the region, 26 are in Wellington County. There are no active outbreaks.

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