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Another death as COVID-19 cases in Lambton climb to 105
April 10, 2020
The toll of the novel coronavirus continues to mount in Lambton County.
Bluewater Health is reporting another death in the community. Ten people have now died of COVID-19. Lambton Public Health is reporting another seven people have tested positive for the virus, bringing the total people infected to 105.
Lambton Public Health says 78 people are still waiting to hear the results of their tests. And 11 people have now recovered.
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