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05.03.2021 / 23:51

3 more seniors die with COVID-19 in Waterloo Region

Waterloo Region remains in red zone of pandemic response system for another week “The individuals were two males in their 80s and a female in her 80s. I wish to express my deep sympathy to the family and loved ones of each individual.”One of those was connected to the Court at Laurelwood Retirement Residence in Waterloo, where three people have died since a COVID-19 outbreak was declared at the home on Feb.

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Waterloo Region reports 119 new COVID-19 cases, active case rise to 866

COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the region’s total case count to 8,821.Active cases increased by nine from the previous day to 866, while 7,768 cases are considered resolved. Waterloo schools to remain shuttered until at least Feb.

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6 Waterloo Regional Police officers, 5 support staff have tested positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 since the pandemic began last March including one which was announced last weekend.It says the list includes two officers from North Division in Waterloo, three from Central Division in Kitchener, one from investigative services as well as three members of the communications team and two members of court services.

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Coronavirus: 60 new COVID-19 cases push Waterloo Region tally past 4,000

coronavirus on Monday, bringing the total number of cases in the area to 4,047.This is the third straight day the area has seen less than 70 cases. New COVID-19 outbreak declared at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener The seven-day moving average rate of cases per 100,000 by reported date in the area has fallen to 10.7 after reaching a peak of 12.9 on Dec.

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45 more COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region, total rises to 2,577

coronavirus on Friday bringing the total number of cases in the area to 2,577.Over the past week, the rolling average for the area has risen to 40 cases per day prompting the agency to ask the province to approve a move to orange or restrict level in its colour-coded system for governing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Ontario reports 1,396 new coronavirus cases, 19 more deaths A further 39 people have been cleared of the virus bringing the total number of resolved cases to 2,170.There has not been a COVID-19-related death reported in the region since Nov.

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Waterloo officials aren’t concerned about potential influx of GTA residents on Friday

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Murray says that even area residents should expect to see lineups at such places even if there is not an influx of visitors from other communities.“I think that is just going to be a practical limitation on people in other places coming,” he explained.

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Coronavirus: City of Kitchener’s plan for reopening could stretch into 2021

COVID-19 recovery plan for the city, which will be rolled out in four phases and could run into 2021.The city says its plan will focus on meeting the needs of the community while ensuring its health and safety and also attempting to minimize the deficit. It will also continue efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

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2 new coronavirus cases in Waterloo pushing total number of cases to 1,174

Four more people have been cleared of the virus, raising the total number of resolved cases to 954.There are 107 active cases remaining in Waterloo Region including 15 people who are in local hospitals.There are just two outbreaks remaining at long-term care homes in the area after one was declared over at Chartwell Queen’s Square in Cambridge.There were 230 new cases of the novel coronavirus reported across the province, bringing the provincial total to 31,090.The death toll in the province has risen to 2,464, as 14 more deaths were reported.

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9 new coronavirus cases in Waterloo as total number of cases reaches 1,174

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Another 15 people have been cleared of the virus in Waterloo Region, pushing the total number of resolved cases to 950.A total of 109 cases remain active in the area including 15 people who are in area hospitals.The province reported 243 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total across Ontario to 30,860.

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66 more COVID-19 cases closed in Waterloo region, active cases fall to 110

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Ontario reported 344 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the provincial total to 29,747.The provincial death toll has risen to 2,372, as 15 more deaths were reported.*With files from Global News’ Gabby Rodrigues

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Kitchener, Cambridge farmers markets to return in June

Farmers markets in the region are slowly on their way back after being shut down during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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8 new coronavirus cases, 1 death in Waterloo Region as total cases rise to 1,138

On Wednesday, Waterloo Public Health announced eight new positive tests for the novel coronavirus in Waterloo Region bringing the total number of cases in the area to 1,138.

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Kitchener hospital put in charge of nursing home with 51 COVID-19-related deaths

After two months of being under outbreak and 51 deaths, the Ontario government has put St. Mary’s General Hospital in charge of the Forest Heights Long-Term Care home in Kitchener.

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17 new coronavirus cases in Waterloo Region as total cases rise to 1,130

Waterloo Public Health announced that 17 more people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases to 1,130.

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8 more positive tests for coronavirus in Waterloo region, total number of cases reaches 1,113

Public Health announced eight more positive tests for the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in Waterloo Region to 1,113.

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Only 1 new coronavirus case in Waterloo Region as 15 others resolved

As the number of coronavirus tests continues to rise, the number of positive cases continues to fall, according to Friday’s update from Waterloo Public Health.

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3 new positive coronavirus tests in Waterloo, total case count rises to 1,098

There were only three new positive tests for coronavirus announced by Waterloo Public Health Thursday, the lowest total the agency has announced in weeks.

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6 more positive coronavirus tests in Waterloo, total number rises to 1,095

Waterloo Public Health reported six new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases to 1,095.

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Coronavirus cases not rising at same pace as expanded testing in Waterloo: top doc

Waterloo Region’s top doctor says the expanded testing for the novel coronavirus has not brought a matching increase in positive cases.

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10 more positive coronavirus tests in Waterloo region, total reaches 1,066

Ontario’s Waterloo Public Health reported 10 new positive tests for the coronavirus on Friday, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 1,066.

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Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo open some outdoor amenities in parks

The cities of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo, Ont., have all announced that some outdoor amenities will be reopening over the next couple of weeks.

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Waterloo Region reports 4 new coronavirus cases as total hit 1,037

Waterloo Public Health announced Tuesday that four more people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the area, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 1,037.

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Coronavirus: Waterloo reports 22 new positive tests as total cases hit 1,033

Waterloo Public Health announced Monday that 22 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus in the area, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 1,033.

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Man arrested after clerks, customers spat at in Kitchener grocery store

Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a man after customers and staff were spat at in a grocery store in Kitchener.

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Coronavirus: Waterloo Region, area municipalities lift some park restrictions

Waterloo Region and the municipalities it encompasses have relaxed rules in parks, trails and open spaces slightly.

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Grand River Transit to start collecting fares again June 1

Grand River Transit (GRT) will begin to collect fares again on buses and the ION LRT beginning June 1.

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Kitchener grocery store fined for disobeying Ontario’s emergency order

A Kitchener grocery store is the latest store or person in the area to be fined for not complying with the province’s emergency order, according to Waterloo Region CAO Mike Murray.

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Layoffs loom at Conestoga College in wake of coronavirus pandemic: president

The president of Conestoga College says the school will need to lay some staff off in the coming months in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Criminals look to avoid ‘cuffs with COVID-19 claims, Waterloo’s top cop says

Waterloo Regional Police Chief Bryan Larkin says that local criminals are attempting to use COVID-19 to evade arrest.

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More recoveries than new cases of coronavirus in Waterloo Region for 2nd straight day

For the second straight day, the number of people who have been cleared of the coronavirus in Waterloo Region has outpaced the number of new cases.

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Why is Waterloo’s COVID-19 recovery rate lagging behind province?

The number of people cleared of coronavirus in Waterloo Region continues to sit well behind the provincial average but the area’s top doctor does not see it as a cause for concern.

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8 more nursing home residents suffer COVID-19 related deaths in Waterloo Region

Eight more people have suffered COVID-19-related deaths in Waterloo Region, raising the area death toll to 81, according to Waterloo Public Health.

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Random acts of business catching on in Waterloo region

The Random Acts of Business website has only been up and running for three weeks but it has already seen hundreds of orders as it attempts to become #moreviralthanthevirus.

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Waterloo Public Health offers breakdown of where COVID-19 cases have occurred

Waterloo Public Health released numbers regarding rates of coronavirus infection in individual municipalities on Friday.

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Kitchener launches portal to showcase virtual programming

The City of Kitchener has launched a new portal called Active at Home, which is designed to provide residents with a wide range of free activities during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Waterloo Region, municipalities extend closure of facilities through May

Waterloo Region and its municipalities have extended the closure of municipal administrative and operations facilities through May.

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23 new coronavirus cases in Waterloo, total reaches 731 cases with 67 deaths

Twenty-three more people in Waterloo Region have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, raising the total number of cases to 731, according to Waterloo Public Health.

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Coronavirus: Outbreak ends at Kitchener retirement home where 7 residents died

The Kitchener, Ont., retirement home that was the first in Waterloo Region to experience COVID-19-related deaths says the coronavirus outbreak at one of its homes has been declared over.

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COVID-19 death toll at Kitchener long-term care home rises to 32

Waterloo Public Health says 32 residents of Forest Heights Long-Term Care in Kitchener have now suffered COVID-19-related deaths.

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Kitchener hospital to house patients in Waterloo college dorm

The agreement with St. Paul’s University College will see 84 private rooms be made available to the hospital.

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Coronavirus: Federal government orders 10 million face shields from Kitchener, Ont., company

The Kitchener-based company which has evolved from making education supplies to personal protective equipment (PPE) has received an order for millions of its reusable face shields from the Canadian government.

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Death toll at Kitchener long-term care home rises to 23

The number of COVID-19-related deaths at Forest Heights Long-Term Care home in Kitchener has risen to 23, Waterloo Public Health announced Friday.

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Another outbreak declared at Kitchener hospital

For the second time in a week, St Mary’s General Hospital (SMGH) has declared an outbreak on one of its floors.

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8 more coronavirus deaths at long-term care homes in Waterloo Region

Eight more people from long-term care homes in Waterloo Region have suffered COVID-19-related deaths including six at Forest Heights Long-Term Care in Kitchener, according to Waterloo Public Health.

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22 new coronavirus case in Waterloo Region, total rises to 550

Another 22 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Waterloo Region, raising the total number of cases in the area to 550, according to numbers released by Waterloo Public Health on Wednesday.

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2nd Kitchener hospital declares COVID-19 outbreak

Grand River Hospital (GRH) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in one of its medicine units.

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Coronavirus pandemic forces Waterloo Region to lay off hundreds

The coronavirus pandemic could see close to 400 people laid off by Waterloo Region by early next month.

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Waterloo school board cancels proms, grad ceremonies

The Waterloo Region District School Board has cancelled proms, year-end celebrations, special events and trips for the remainder of the school year in response to ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0