WINDSOR

Three more COVID-19 deaths reported in Windsor-Essex

Published Saturday, April 18, 2020 3:44PM EDT Last Updated Saturday, April 18, 2020 5:32PM EDT

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WINDSOR, ONT. -- The number of new local cases and deaths related to COVID-19 have jumped once again.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit reported Saturday that the area now has 452 confirmed cases of the virus.

There are 13 new cases, including three deaths. The local health unit says a female in her 90s, a female in her 80s and a male in his 80s have passed away.

All three individuals were residents in long-term care.

According to the health unit, 17 of the 24 deaths reported for Windsor-Essex are associated with long-term care and retirement homes and represent four facilities.

There have been 58 cases resolved.

Overall, 3,631 individuals have been tested for COVID-19 and 697 tests are pending.

In Chatham-Kent, there has been one more death in the last 24 hours and a total of 29 new cases. Thirteen people have recovered.