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23.04.2021 / 23:17

88 new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region as active case count hits 592

COVID-19 cases in the area to 13,675.This is the fourth straight day there have been more than 70 new cases reported and it pushes the seven-day rolling average number of new cases to 84.75.

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30 more positive tests for COVID-19 reported in Waterloo Region

coronavirus on Wednesday, lifting the total number of local COVID-19 cases to 10,468.The rolling seven-day average of new cases falls to 40.9 with Wednesday’s announcement.

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COVID-19: Kitchener launches program to keep community connected during winter months of pandemic

Kitchener hospital announces 2nd active COVID-19 outbreak “I am thrilled with our new Reimagine Winter initiative that our city team has been working on. We are all tired of COVID-19 and I know that like me, many of you are looking for new ways to gather, socialize and celebrate in new ways so as to stay healthy and connected this winter,” Mayor Berry Vrbanovic said in a release.Among the activities touted by the city are the virtual Christkindl Market, the Christmas Fantasy Lights in Victoria Park and tobogganing.Other ideas include hiking, outdoor skating (when rinks launch) and the Kitchener Market.

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3 more women suffer COVID-19-related deaths in Waterloo Region, death toll up to 130

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at unit in Kitchener hospital; one in Cambridge under ‘watch status’

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Waterloo Region remains in red-restrict level of Ontario’s COVID-19 response system

COVID-19 pandemic response system for at least another week.Each Friday, the province announces any changes it makes in restrictions for different regions of Ontario. Another COVID-19 outbreak declared at school in Waterloo Region, 3rd in a week This week, the London area and Thunder Bay were moved into the orange-restrict level while the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District were placed in the yellow-protect level.“Over the last seven days we have seen the trends in key public health indicators continue to go in the wrong direction in these three regions,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said.Waterloo Region has been in the red zone since Nov.

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New COVID-19 outbreak in Waterloo Region connected to skating class

COVID-19 outbreaks in the area including one related to a skating class.There are three cases connected to the ice skating outbreak but the agency chose not to provide further details.

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Waterloo Region sets standard for new COVID-19 cases for 2nd time in a week

Ontario reports more than 1,800 new coronavirus cases for 2nd straight day “With our dashboard update today we are hitting another unfortunate milestone of 86 new cases,” Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang said in a statement.“This will be our highest daily increase that we have reported since the beginning of the pandemic.”This is the second time in four days the area has set a new standard for positive coronavirus tests as 78 were announced on Wednesday.Wang said the 125th COVID-19 victim in Waterloo Region was a woman in her 80s who was in hospital and had underlying conditions.“I am deeply saddened to hear of another death in our community where COVID-19 is thought to have been a contributing factor,” she said.

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Kitchener lounge fined for not following Ontario COVID-19 rules: Waterloo chair

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Kitchener hospital Redman also said that charges were laid under the Regional Face Covering Bylaw Act for the first time by regional bylaw officersShe said tickets “were issued to two individuals in the lobby of an apartment building and those tickets were for $200 per ticket.”In addition, Redman said, “A ticket was also issued by the city of Waterloo to an occupant of a private residence on Nov. 24.”She said the occupant was fined $880 for exceeding gathering limits set out under the Re-opening Ontario Act.Redman said a provincial team of close to 30 offence officers were also throughout the region completing inspections of high-risk businesses.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Kitchener hospital

coronavirus.The Kitchener hospital says three patients and two staff members have tested positive in 5S, which is the clinical teaching unit. 70 new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region, total cases now at 3,287 “We have processes in place to identify individuals with symptoms and initiate protocols to reduce the risk of transmission to others,” Bonnie Camm, executive vice-president of clinical services, said in a statement.“The safety and wellbeing of our patients and hospital team members is our top priority.

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70 new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region, total cases now at 3,287

New COVID-19 order issued for stores, malls in Waterloo Region No new deaths were reported in the area on Thursday, leaving the death toll at 124.Another 50 people have been cleared of the virus, pushing the total number of resolved cases to 2,728.That leaves the area with 433 active cases including 10 people who are in ICU and another 16 people who are in hospital.Including the outbreak at Village Manor, there are currently 22 active outbreaks in Waterloo Region[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]One new outbreak was declared at St.

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Record set for COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region in one day, new death reported

New COVID-19 order issued for stores, malls in Waterloo Region “Today we are reporting our highest day of new reported cases,” Waterloo’s medical officer of health Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang told Global News.“Waterloo Region residents are reminded that COVID-19 should be considered to be widely circulating in our community right now.”A resident of the Village Manor in St.

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New COVID-19 order issued for stores, malls in Waterloo Region

Ontario places Waterloo Region in red control COVID-19 level “This order works to further limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect shoppers and employees in these settings vulnerable to overcrowding.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The region says there is an increased risk of COVID-19 transmission in close contact environments where persons are within two metres distance and/or not wearing face coverings.It notes that shopping malls and retail stores are known to be overcrowded during the holidays although it does not explain why the order was issued on Wednesday.In the order, Wang says, “the requirements specified in this Order are necessary in order to decrease or eliminate the risk to health

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Staff member at Waterloo school was in building while awaiting COVID-19 test results, board says

release issued late Tuesday, the board says the person was last in Centennial Public School on Tuesday. It can take several days for a person to get test results.

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Grand River Hospital to open COVID-19 testing facility at Charles Street Terminal in Kitchener

44 more new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region “We have been working towards a more ‘winterized’ test site for some time now,” Sarah Sullivan, clinical manager for GRH’s emergency department and site lead for the COVID-19 test site, explained in a release.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Our current location at Catalyst has been terrific, but we know that winter will bring colder, and more unpredictable weather that our testing tents cannot sustain.”There was no date provided for when the new facility will begin operations. GRH says work is being done to install the infrastructure and equipment needed to support the new test site.

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More COVID-19 cases connected to Waterloo Region wedding

Ontario reports 987 new coronavirus cases, 16 more deaths Waterloo Public Health did not provide any further details surrounding the wedding such as when and where it took place.A new outbreak was also declared at Columbia Forest Long Term Care in Waterloo after a staff member tested positive.This brings the total number of active outbreaks in the region to seven, including one other at St.

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1st new COVID-19 death reported in Waterloo Region since August

Ontario reports 977 new coronavirus cases, 9 deaths The death, which is not related to an outbreak, is the 121st in the area since March.Waterloo Public Health also reported 20 new positive tests for the coronavirus raising the total number of COVID-19 cases in the area to 121.There have now been 60 new cases announced in the area over the past three days.Another 11 people were also cleared of the virus, lifting the total number of resolved cases to 1,295.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]A new outbreak has been declared at the Conestoga-Doon Campus Child Care Centre after one positive test was recorded.

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COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region surpass 2,000 mark

coronavirus since the virus first appeared in the area in March.Waterloo Public Health announced 14 new positive test results for the coronavirus on Tuesday bringing the total number of cases to 2,005. Ontario reports 821 new coronavirus cases with only just over 24K tests processed On the other hand, another nine people were cleared of the virus bringing the total number of resolved cases to 1,791.The death toll remains at 120 as the area has not had any COVID-19-related deaths since Aug.

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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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Active COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region drop to 89

COVID-19 cases, Waterloo Public Health announced Monday.This is the lowest total the agency has reported since Sept. 19.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Kitchener elementary school

Ontario man who’s suffered months of COVID-19 symptoms: ‘I don’t even feel like I’m in my own body’ The provincial government only declares an outbreak at schools if there is a determined link between cases.The board says that the current classroom has been dismissed and no other students will be dismissed.“The WRDSB is working with Region of Waterloo Public Health to prevent further spread of COVID-19 in students, staff and the community,” the board said in a statement.“We will continue to take direction from Public Health and will provide further updates as necessary.”This is the third time an outbreak has been declared in the area since schools reopened in September.There is also an active outbreak at Cardinal Leger Elementary School

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5th student from Kitchener high school tests positive for coronavirus

coronavirus, according to the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB).The student, who attends Huron Heights Secondary School, was last in the building on Sept. 22, according to the board.

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Waterloo, Guelph dining establishments asked to quiet down by top docs

Waterloo’s active COVID-19 case count falls to 144 They say that when the ambient noise gets louder, staff members and customers need to raise their voices while also needing to lean closer to hear as well.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The doctors warn that when people raise their voices, those infected with COVID-19 will send more of the virus into the air.“With cases rising in our region and across the province, we need to pull out all the stops to reduce the spread of COVID-19,” Mercer said. 5 Guelph schools report a coronavirus case, 25 active cases in the city “The priority is to keep our region as safe as possible during this pandemic.

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Waterloo Region active COVID-19 cases nearly double in a week

coronavirus cases in Waterloo Region has doubled in nearly a week, according to numbers released by Waterloo Public Health.On Monday, the agency said there were 126 active cases in Waterloo Region, whereas a week earlier the area had 68.

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8 more COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region, active case count rises to 82

coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases in the area to 1,546.Since last Friday, there have been 43 new cases in the area with more than half (23) coming from people in the 20 to 29 age bracket. Cambridge school reports COVID-19 case in kindergarten class A further six positive tests over the six-day period come from people in the 10 to 19 age bracket.One person has been cleared of the virus over the last two days, pushing the number of resolved cases up slightly to 1,344.On the bright side, no new COVID-19-related deaths have been reported in the area this month and the hospitals have been clear of COVID-19 patients since Sept.

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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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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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New COVID-19 map shows prevalance of cases in Waterloo neighbourhoods

COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Kitchener home where 51 people died The two neighbourhoods she referred to — Forest Heights/Forest Hill/Lakewood and Vanier/Rockway — have the highest number of cases per 100,000 in the region and are home to some of the largest outbreaks the area has seen.Wang said she is concerned that the areas will be stigmatized by the map.“It can create an erroneous impression or stigma that that’s where the virus and infections people are,” she said.

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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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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