Coronavirus test concept with blood test tubes, test form and other medical objects © Can Stock Photo / alexbowmoreCoronavirus test concept with blood test tubes, test form and other medical objects © Can Stock Photo / alexbowmore
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89th COVID death reported in SL, 179 new cases

By Colin Gowdy
January 9, 2022 - 2:20pm

Sarnia-Lambton's health unit reported the community's 89th COVID-related death of the pandemic Sunday morning.

Lambton Public Health said the most recent fatality was a person in the 60+ age range who passed away in hospital --- Bluewater Health reported the death Saturday.

The health unit also reported 179 new cases Sunday, bringing the total to 7,046.  There have been 5,523 resolved cases, up 39 over the past 24 hours.

Active infections are at 1,434, up 139 from Saturday, and active outbreaks have increased from 12 to 14.

Bluewater Health is reporting 34 COVID-positive patients in hospital, up from 33 Saturday.  The hospital has reported a total of 75 COVID-related deaths during the pandemic, the majority being local residents.

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