Another dip in Chatham-Kent’s COVID numbers today.
Public Health is reporting one new case and two resolutions, lowering the total active caseload to seven.
There is still one active outbreak linked to the Community Living summer program.
A jump in cases across Ontario, with the province reporting 213 new infections today, up from just under 140 yesterday. Another 14 Ontarians have died as a result of the virus.
Meantime, Public Health continues to try to increase Chatham-Kent’s youth vaccination rate.
A special mobile clinic is being held at Tilbury District High School Friday from 10am to 3pm for those aged 12-17 looking to get their first or second dose.
Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins will be accepted while supplies last.
As it stands, 54% of pre-teens and teenagers in Chatham-Kent have received at least their first shot of COVID vaccine, 37% are fully vaccinated with both shots.
