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Third Walpole Island Resident Dies of COVID-19

COVID-19 continues to spread across Walpole Island.

The First Nations Community has reported a third death related to the virus, and an increase in active cases, up to 31.

Walpole Island is covered by the Lambton Public Health Unit, which reported the death of a person in their 70s in Thursday’s COVID update.

The Bkejwanong territory remains in lockdown with officials urging residents to avoid gatherings outside their own household.