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Doug Ford has lifted the provincial mask requirements, that does not mean they will completely disappear in Waterloo Region as there are also local face-covering bylaws in effect.On Wednesday, Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, announced that masks will no longer be required in most social settings such as restaurants, gyms, large event spaces and even schools.

COVID-19 in those cities, local officials say it may be a while before it is lifted in Waterloo Region.“I think it’s important that each municipality look at the reasons that the emergency declaration was in place and every municipality is different,” CAO Bruce Lauckner told reporters on Friday morning, while noting that the region has talked to the other municipalities it contains about the situation.He then went on to provide an example as to why the move will come later, rather than sooner.“We still need to move staff around to support our shelter systems from time to time because COVID is still active,” Lauckner said. Interactive — Inside COVID's rehabilitation hospitals “So as we have confidence that the shelter systems, the hospitals, that our vaccine clinics and so on, no longer require operational support like that, then that would be a reason for us to and the emergency declaration.”He also noted that while the pandemic has eased, many of the people working on the front lines have been dealing with it for two years now.“So I think the worst thing we could do (is end the state of) emergency right now and then find out next week that we still have to move people,” he said.

COVID-19 lockdown rallies popping up in Waterloo Region on a weekly basis, Regional Chair Karen Redman announced more than 50 new charges during her weekly enforcement update on Friday.She said 18 of those incidents occurred over the past week, while others came prior to May 27.

COVID-19 lockdown at rallies in the area are racking up some serious fines, Waterloo Region Chair Karen Redman said during her enforcement update.She told reporters on Friday that Waterloo Regional Police have issue 26 tickets under either the Reopening Ontario Act or the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act this month at rallies in Kitchener and Waterloo.

COVID-19 vaccination clinic in a variety of non-medical roles.It says the roles could include anything from clinic greeter, helping with client flow through the clinic, equipment/supply runners to parking lot attendants.

COVID-19 rules since Dec. 28, according to Regional Chair Karen Redman.She says the city of Cambridge issued three $880 tickets to private residences for gatherings.

COVID-19 rules in Waterloo Region between Dec. 17 and Dec.

COVID-19 orders were handed out in Waterloo Region between Dec. 10 and Dec.

COVID-19 laws in the area last week, according to Waterloo Region Chair Karen Redman.She says there were four tickets handed out by City of Waterloo bylaw officers between Dec. 3 and Dec.

COVID-19 vaccine distribution task force, which it says will create an efficient, equitable plan for delivery of the immunization program.“We continue to see COVID-19 circulate throughout our community and the creation of this task force is a major milestone in the fight against the virus,” said regional chair Karen Redman.

COVID-19 measures Friday afternoon.The move will last for at least a month, according to regional chair Karen Redman, who says the plan will help prevent further closures. Waterloo could see yellow when province announces COVID-19 pandemic levels on Friday, Wang says “The plan will be to remain in this stage for two incubation periods or 28 days,” she told reporters ahead of the province’s announcement Friday morning.“This is subject, of course, to change should the rates escalate quickly.”The region was shifted to yellow because its weekly coronavirus incidence rate had crept up as well as other issues.Dr.

Masks will be mandatory in Waterloo Region beginning July 13 Here are a few things residents and visitors to Waterloo Region should be aware of as the new bylaws take effect.Over the past week, there have been just 21 new cases of the coronavirus (or about three per day), which has led many to question why the bylaws were enacted.“We need to anticipate that the modelling is true and that there will be a second phase in this fight,” regional chair Karen Redman said.

Council to decide on mandatory masks in Waterloo Region Monday “These bylaws provide clarity to individuals and businesses of the importance of wearing masks and face coverings to help us protect and respect each other,” Regional Chair Karen Redman said in a statement.“This is a key element to support our business community as we move forward, safely, with economic reopening and recovery.”The region’s top doctor says she is on board with the council’s decision to enact the bylaws.“These bylaws support my strong recommendation that people wear masks when physical distancing is not possible, especially in enclosed, indoor settings and on public transit,” acting medical officer of health Dr.

Waterloo regional chair Karen Redman has issued a special plea for parents to talk to teens about the importance of social distancing as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

If you are looking for something to keep the family busy, Waterloo Region has an important activity for you.

The Region of Waterloo and its seven municipalities each declared a state of emergency on Wednesday morning in response to the growing novel coronavirus pandemic.