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12.11.2020 / 23:53

44 more new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region

coronavirus on Thursday bringing the total number of cases in the area to 2,532.The agency says that another 28 people have been cleared of the virus bringing the total number of resolved cases to 2,141. Ontario reports more than 1,500 new coronavirus cases, breaking another single-day record This leaves the active number of cases at 270, including five people who are currently in hospital due to COVID-19.There has not been a COVID-19-related death reported in the region since Nov.

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Kitchener city council approves response plan for second wave of COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic.The city says its plan will feature extra safety measures while also adding criteria to follow when deciding whether to scale programs or service delivery back. Active COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region drop to 89 The five criteria for determining when programs or services offered by Kitchener or its neighbourhood associations include the following:1.

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17 new coronavirus cases reported in Waterloo Region, total cases climb to 1,796

Ontario reports 615 new coronavirus cases, 5 deaths Of the 17 cases announced Monday, six were attributed to people between the ages of 30 and 39, while four involved people aged 20-29 and three others were connected to those aged 50-59.Another 17 people were cleared of the virus, bringing the total number of resolved cases to 1,549.That leaves 127 active cases in the region, no change from Sunday.

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Waterloo’s active COVID-19 case count falls to 144

coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the area to 1,744.Another 18 people have been cleared of the virus in Waterloo Region, bringing the total number of resolved cases to 1,744. Coronavirus — Labour board dismisses Ontario teachers’ union challenge of school plan There have been no new COVID-19-related deaths reported in the area since mid-August, leaving the death toll at 120.The area is now down to 144 active COVID-19 cases, 11 fewer than what was reported on Thursday.There have been new cases at a high school in Kitchener and a daycare in St.

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15 new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region, total number of cases reaches 1,737

Ontario reports 538 new coronavirus cases, 3 additional deaths There have been two new cases reported involving students at area schools.The Waterloo Region district school board is reporting one case at Conestogo Public School in Conestogo while the Catholic French-language school board is also reporting a case at Elementary School Catholic Cardinal-Léger in Kitchener.Another 13 people have been cleared of the virus in the region bringing the total number of resolved cases in the area to 1,462.There have been no new COVID-19 related deaths reported in the area since mid-August, leaving the death toll at 120.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]An outbreak has been declared over at a daycare in the

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Kitchener drive-thru testing clinic re-opens by appointment

Kitchener drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinic closed for safety concerns Those who wish to book an appointment must go to a newly established registration website.The drive-thru was initially intended to test around 350 people per day but over the past week, it had been testing between 550 and 650 people per day. It is unclear how many will be tested daily under the new system.The overflow in testing continues as it was full as of 9:30 a.m.

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Kitchener drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinic closed for safety concerns

Waterloo’s top doc issues plea for people to only get COVID-19 tests when necessary The first person had lined up for testing at 2:30 a.m. and the line grew from there, with the testing centre reaching capacity by the time it had opened at 7:30 a.m., Evans confirmed.

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29 more coronavirus cases reported in Waterloo Region, most since early May

Ontario reports 478 new coronavirus cases, largest 1-day jump since early May Out of the 29 cases, 11 involved people aged 11 to 19 while eight others involved people aged 20-29.No cases were connected to anyone under the age of 10 or over the age of 70.The region’s four testing centres continue to be worked into overdrive as they have now conducted 85,365 tests, which is 3,699 more than Friday’s update.There are now 142 active cases in the region which is the most since June 4, when there were 165 active cases.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]A new outbreak has been reported at the Village at Winston Park retirement home in Kitchener after a staff member tested positive.

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Coronavirus: Outbreak declared at sports and fitness facility in Waterloo Region

coronavirus outbreak at a sports and fitness facility within the region.The agency has not disclosed any further details about the situation other than three COVID-19 cases have been connected to the sports and fitness facility.

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4 new positive tests for coronavirus in Waterloo Region, active cases up to 38

coronavirus in the area, Waterloo Public Health reported Friday. This raises the total number of COVID-19 cases to 1,445.There have been 15 cases reported in the area over the past seven days.

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2 more positive tests for coronavirus in Waterloo Region, active cases sit at 35

coronavirus reported in the area by Waterloo Public Health on Thursday. This raises the total number of cases in the area to 1,441.Three more people were also cleared of the virus, raising the total number of resolved cases to 1,441.

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Kitchener council approves next stage of city’s coronavirus pandemic recovery plan

Day camp in Waterloo Region placed in outbreak after child tests positive for coronavirus Examples of fall programs and services that will become available include crossing guards returning to their duties, some indoor and outdoor programming resuming at community centres, increased access to arenas for sports groups and, subject to gathering limits, increased availability of facility rentals, including pools and the Victoria Park Pavilion.“The plan for Stage 3B strikes an important and delicate balance between providing needed and valued programs and services to residents while also ensuring that their safety and well-being, and that of our staff, remains our highest priority,” Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic said in a statement.As well,

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Waterloo Public Health reports first coronavirus-related death since mid-July

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5 more positive tests for coronavirus in Waterloo Region, active COVID-19 cases fall to 40

coronavirus in the region, bringing the total number of positive tests in the area to 1,433, according to Waterloo Public Health.Eight people were also cleared of COVID-19, bringing the total number of resolved cases to 1,274. Waterloo public board makes masks mandatory for all students It has been over a month since the last COVID-19-related death was reported in the region as no new deaths were reported Wednesday.

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Active number of COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region jumps to 43

Ontario reports 99 new coronavirus cases; most public health units report no new cases The agency’s tracker is shut down as it switches over to a new provincial information site so it provided limited data via Twitter on Monday.It said that 11 more people in the area have tested positive for the coronavirus, raising the total number of cases to 1,328.Over the past week, there have been 25 positive tests reported with just 10 the previous week.Just three people have been cleared of COVID-19 in the area since Friday’s update, raising the total number of resolved cases to 1,266.On a positive note, the last remaining outbreak in the area has been declared over.A.R. Goudie in Kitchener went into outbreak status on Aug.

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6 more positive tests for coronavirus reported in Waterloo, active cases now up to 35

Ontario reports 92 new coronavirus cases, 1 death; total cases at 40,459 Waterloo Public Health says there are now 35 active cases in the area, which means no one has been cleared of the virus over the past few days.The number of active cases has nearly doubled over the past week as the area was down to 20 active cases on Aug. 6.There were no new outbreaks or deaths reported in the region either, leaving the only active outbreak in the area at A.R.

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Waterloo Region health official ‘disappointed’ over planned anti-masking event in Kitchener

Masks will be mandatory in Waterloo Region beginning July 13 She said the group’s organizers should look at how the pandemic has affected the U.S. (which has suffered over 150,000 COVID-19-related deaths) as an example of an improper response to the coronavirus can cause unnecessary suffering.“I think if we look to our neighbours in the south, you can see what can happen when people don’t follow public health recommendations or processes aren’t put in place to limit spread, whether it be limits in gatherings, physical distancing or masking,” Emili said.A few dozen people have said they will be attending Sunday’s anti-mask rally in a Facebook event listing promoting the event.

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New coronavirus outbreak declared at Kitchener long-term care home

coronavirus.This is the second outbreak at the residence as nine residents suffered COVID-19-related deaths when the home was under outbreak status between April 10 and June 1. Canadian parents are setting up ‘pandemic pods’ during coronavirus — what are they? During that time, 21 residents and 21 staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.Columbia Forest Long Term Care in Waterloo is also in active outbreak status.

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Food hall in Kitchener Market to reopen on Saturday

Kitchener, Cambridge farmers markets to return in June “The market and food hall vendors are small businesses and for many, the pandemic has brought on challenging times – we need to continue to find ways to support our local small businesses. I encourage you to visit this holiday weekend and again many times in the weeks ahead.”In honour of the occasion, the city says ice cream treats will be available for sale on Eby Street.

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No new positive COVID-19 tests in Waterloo Region for third time in four days

Ontario reports 89 new coronavirus cases, 2nd day in a row with cases under 100 The agency says that three more people have been cleared of COVID-19, bringing the total number of resolved cases to 1,230.There have been no new deaths reported in two weeks, leaving the death toll at 119, including three in the month of July.The outbreak at Columbia Forest Long Term Care remains active. It was first declared on July 23 after a staff member tested positive.

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Woman in her 80s dies of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region

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Waterloo COVID-19 numbers continue to decline, 59 active cases remain

coronavirus in Waterloo Region continues to descend, so do the number of active cases.On Thursday, Waterloo Public Health said there are only 59 active COVID-19 cases in the area, a drastic decline from July 1 when the agency reported there were 96 active cases.It reported just two new positive tests for the coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the area to 1,331.

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Last remaining coronavirus outbreak in Waterloo Region declared over

Masks will be mandatory in Waterloo Region beginning July 13 The home, which is run by the region, has been the subject of three outbreaks over the last few months including the one of the area’s first on March 31.Waterloo Public Health announced just two new positive tests on Tuesday, raising the total number of cases in the area to 1,325.The rate of people testing positive for the coronavirus in Waterloo Region has plummeted over the past month, according to Waterloo Public Health.On June 8, a total of 21,121 tests had been conducted for the virus with 1,174 of those coming back positive.

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Masks will be mandatory in Waterloo Region beginning July 13

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.

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74 active cases of COVID-19 remain in Waterloo region

COVID-19 remain in the region in its Monday update.The agency said there have been 11 more positive tests for coronavirus, raising the total number of cases to 1,323.

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Council to decide on mandatory masks in Waterloo Region Monday

Should masks be mandatory? It depends They will also be considering whether the bylaws aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus will be enacted immediately or if there will be a grace period.The proposed bylaw says the face covering can include masks, bandanas or scarves that cover the nose, mouth and chin.The bylaw will also create an obligation on shopkeepers to not allow customers into their stores without covering their faces.Children under the age of five and those with a medical exception will be exempt from the bylaw. You might be wearing your mask, gloves wrong.

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Waterloo coronavirus numbers continue decline, 82 active cases remain

COVID-19 remain in Waterloo Region, according to numbers released by Waterloo Public Health on Friday.This is less than half of the 171 cases which were active in the area a month ago, on June 3. Ontario reports 165 new coronavirus cases, lowest increase in deaths since late March Waterloo Public Health reported three positive tests for the coronavirus in the area on Friday, raising the total number of cases to 1,312.Another six people were also cleared of the virus, pushing the total number of resolved cases to 1,114.Earlier in the week, Public Health announced it would only update its total number of tests on Tuesdays and Fridays.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Kitchener home where 51 people died

Kitchener hospital put in charge of nursing home with 51 COVID-19-related deaths A total of 178 residents and 73 staff members tested positive for the virus over the duration of the outbreak, which eventually forced the province to hand over management of the facility to St.

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More staff test positive for coronavirus at Kitchener home where 51 residents have died

Ontario reports 111 new coronavirus cases, lowest single-day increase since March 25 Since then, 73 staff members and 158 residents tested positive for the virus.The province put St. Mary’s General Hospital in charge of Forest Heights Long-Term Care on June 2 in hopes it could put an end to the deadly outbreak.It is one of three current outbreaks in the area with the others being at Sunnyside Home Long-Term Care in Kitchener and Parkwood Mennonite Home in Waterloo.The three new positive tests lift the total number of cases in the region to 1,280.

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Kitchener council endorses plan to open splash pads, swimming pools, community centres and arenas

coronavirus pandemic. The city says splash pads at McLennan Park, Centreville-Chicopee and Kingsdale will open on Friday with physical-distancing measures in place, including fencing and timed entry.

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24 new coronavirus cases in Waterloo Region bringing total number of cases to 1,252

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]No new deaths were reported Monday leaving the death toll at 115, including 95 residents of long-term-care or retirement homes.There are 88 active cases remaining in Waterloo Region, including 13 who are in hospital. Both numbers represent an increase from Friday’s report.

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Waterloo Region outlines plan for reopening libraries, daycares, museums

coronavirus pandemic.On Monday, the region opened its three main administrative buildings which are located in Kitchener, Cambridge and Waterloo. The region says most services remain online and it is asking residents to book an appointment in advance should the need to visit arise.In addition to being the service system manager for daycares, the region also runs five daycares itself, two of which are currently being used as emergency daycares.“Edith MacIntosh and Christopher children’s centres have been providing emergency childcare that will wind up on June 26,” Region CAO Mike Murray reported to council on Tuesday.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at retailer in Waterloo Region

coronavirus cases were connected to the workplace.Officials did not provide any further details about the retailer in Friday’s update. Two other people tested positive for the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 1,191.The rolling seven-day average for the region has dropped slightly to 7 new cases per day.Nine more residents in the region have been cleared of the virus, pushing the total number of resolved cases to 994.Waterloo Public Health says the region is down to 102 active cases, including 14 people who remain hospitalized.

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45th resident of Kitchener long-term care home suffers COVID-19-related death

A 45th resident of Forest Heights Long-Term Care in Kitchener has suffered a COVID-19-related death, according to Waterloo Public Health.

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45th resident of Kitchener long-term care home suffers COVID-19-related death

A 45th resident of Forest Heights Long-Term Care in Kitchener has suffered a COVID-19-related death, according to Waterloo Public Health.

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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