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

By Fiona Robertson
December 1, 2021 - 9:30pm

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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