COVID-19 test tube. (Photo from Pixabay)COVID-19 test tube. (Photo from Pixabay)
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BREAKING: Third COVID-19 death recorded in CK

Another person in Chatham-Kent has died of COVID-19.

CK Public Health reported on Monday afternoon a woman in her 80s passed away on Saturday, October 3 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.

"CK Public Health provides our condolences to the individual’s family during this difficult time," said CKPH Community Outreach and Public Relations Officer Stephanie Egelton.

Chatham-Kent Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Colby added the deceased female was a resident of Chatham-Kent and she had underlying health problems.

The latest numbers also include two new cases for a total of four active cases. Local health officials said there are currently no outbreaks at schools, workplaces, or institutions. CK Public Health added there has been a total of 371 cases since the pandemic started and 364 people have recovered.

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