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COVID-19 claims another life in Midwestern Ontario

Huron Perth Public Health reported another fatality today due to COVID-19. 62 residents have now died from the virus. Public health added another four cases of COVID-19 Thursday, in North Huron, Huron East, Central Huron and South Huron. There are 32 active cases, and six residents are hospitalized due to the virus. 81.1% of eligible residents are partially vaccinated and 74.8% have both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit added two new cases of COVID-19 Thursday, one in Arran-Elderslie and one in Brockton. There are 20 active cases, and four residents are hospitalized with the virus. 82.6% of the Eligible population have one dose and 77.2% are fully vaccinated.

Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health reported six residents are hospitalized due to COVID-19. Ten cases were added in the region Thursday, three of them in Wellington, where there are 18 active cases. There are active cases in both Minto and Mapleton. 85.4% of residents are partially vaccinated and 80% are fully vaccinated.

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