COVID-19 vaccine buses continue to roll through Waterloo Region The agency also reported a COVID-19-related death for the first time in August, lifting the death toll in the area up to 283.
There were 17 victims added to the total in July.“The individual was a male in his 70s,” said Dr. Rabia Bana, associate medical officer of health. “I wish to express my deep sympathy to the family and loved ones of this individual.”Another 11 people were also cleared of the virus, lifting the total number of resolved cases in the region to 18,000.This leaves the region with 151 active COVID-19 cases including 19 people who are in area hospitals, 10 of whom are currently in intensive care.Meanwhile, the region’s vaccine distribution task force says.