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Lambton COVID-19 cases up by three, deaths remain at 10

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sarnia-Lambton increased by 19 over the long Easter weekend, for a total of 118.

Lambton Public Health reported another three cases Monday morning, and said 20 people have recovered, up five from Sunday.

The county's 10th death was reported Friday by Bluewater Health.

Communications Chief Julia Oosterman said a 93-year-old female admitted April 5 from Sarnia’s Landmark Village retirement home died.

There are 23 confirmed cases, seven staff and 16 residents linked to that facility, and six of the 10 local deaths.

As of Monday morning, Bluewater Health said 25 patients were still in hospital with the virus, and nine were suspected of having it with tests pending.

The health unit said the number of local tests was at 788, 526 of which came back negative. There were 144 tests conducted in hospital and at the special assessment centre with results still pending.

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