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08.04.2021 / 16:48

Waterloo’s top doc warns parents that schools may stay closed after April break

COVID-19: Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph public health to order temporary closure of schools The top doctors in Toronto, Peel and Guelph issued the order this week ahead of the break.Ontario has seen its daily case nearly triple in less than a month after just 1,092 cases were reported on March 11 while the province announced 3,215 cases on Wednesday.“We continue to monitor our local situation closely, however communities across Ontario have begun to see case rates escalate quickly,” Wang said.“Our case rates have also started to increase in the last couple of days and we are at risk for the rapid acceleration seen in other communities.”On Wednesday, Waterloo Public Health reported 63 new positive tests, 24 hours after it announced 82 new

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82 new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region, most in 2 months

Concert venues dealt another blow as Ontario COVID-19 rules prohibit live streams This lifts the seven-day rolling average number of new cases to 55 per day.Another 42 people have also been cleared of the virus, pushing the total number of resolved cases in the area to 11,625.No new COVID-19-related deaths were reported leaving the death toll in the area at 243 including one in April.This leaves the active number of COVID-19 cases at 386 including 20 people who are in area hospitals, six of whom are in intensive care.There are now 13 active COVID-19 outbreaks in Waterloo Region as new ones were announced at an Optometrist’s office, Elite Daycare in Cambridge and Holy Rosary Catholic School in Waterloo.[ Sign up for our Health IQ

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Over 3,500 COVID-19 vaccinations completed in Waterloo Region Monday

COVID-19 vaccine task force.On Tuesday, the agency reported that there have now been 78,258 vaccinations completed in the area, 3,681 more than a day earlier.

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2nd COVID-19 outbreak declared at Kitchener public school

COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at a Kitchener public school over a short time frame.On Wednesday, the Waterloo Regional District School Board announced that a second outbreak had been declared at Crestview Public School after two students had tested positive in the same cohort as another.

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Waterloo Region’s vaccination pre-registration portal now open for those in their 70s

COVID-19 vaccine clinics welcomed patients in Waterloo Region on Monday morning as the vaccination pre-registration portal also opened for those over the age of 69.The region’s first vaccination clinic in the townships is now open in Wellesley at 3710 Nafziger Dr., Unit A.

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Ontario leaves Waterloo Region in red level of COVID-19 pandemic system

2nd COVID-19 outbreak declared in isolating cohort at Kitchener school The government uses several epidemiological factors to decide where to place a public health unit as well as the number of outbreaks and level of community transmission.A week ago, Waterloo Region’s weekly incidence rate was around 56 per 100,000 with a per cent positivity rate of around 3.0, setting the area in the red category while the effective reproduction number remains at 1.1.As of Friday, the area’s weekly incidence rate stood around 50 per 100,000 with a per cent positivity rate of around 2.5, setting the area in the red category while the effective reproduction number has fallen to 0.9.In addition, there are now 22 active COVID-19 outbreaks in the region, a

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2nd COVID-19 outbreak declared in isolating cohort at Kitchener school

Deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Kitchener retirement home declared over “The outbreak was also declared over yesterday because yesterday was also the final day of isolation for the cohort,” Waterloo Public Health spokesperson Kerri Hutchinson told Global News on Friday in an email.“These two cases were self-isolating during their infectious period and no additional staff or students are required to isolate at this time.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]In a release, the board says that no other staff or students will be forced to isolate as a result of the latest outbreak.“Facilities Services will continue to thoroughly clean the building, paying attention to common areas and touchpoints in accordance

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46 more positive tests for coronavirus in Waterloo Region

coronavirus in the region, Waterloo Public Health reported 46 more, lifting the total number of COVID-19 cases in the area to 10,836.The rolling seven-day average of new cases in the area is 53.

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First round of schools announced for voluntary testing in Waterloo Region

COVID-19 clinics.On Feb. 16, the province announced it would require school boards to target testing at least five per cent of schools, and two per cent of their students per week.The Waterloo Catholic District School Board say the province has asked the boards to prioritize schools in areas of high transmission, previous or continuing high case numbers.

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50 new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region as number of active cases climbs to 338

COVID-19 numbers were almost double what was reported by Waterloo Public Health on Monday, when the totals were the lowest the area has seen in over three months.The agency reported 50 new positive tests for the coronavirus on Tuesday, after announcing just 27 on Monday.

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Asymptomatic COVID-19 testing now available for school staff in Waterloo Region

coronavirus is now available at pharmacies for school staff in Waterloo Region, Waterloo Public Health announced Wednesday.The agency says it worked with the province on expanding the testing to include those who work in schools.

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3 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Waterloo region, pandemic total reaches 214

Waterloo Public Health reported three new COVID-19-related deaths on Thursday, lifting the death toll in the area since the pandemic began to 214.So far in 2021, there have been 48 COVID-19-related deaths including 10 reported over the first 11 days of February. Ontario government reports 945 new coronavirus cases, 18 new deaths Two of the three new deaths reported Thursday were connected to COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term-care homes.One of the new deaths involved a resident of Chartwell Westmount in Kitchener, where 17 people have now suffered COVID-19-related deaths since an outbreak began on Dec.

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New COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region remain at low number

Ontario reports 1,172 new coronavirus cases, 67 more deaths The total also sees the rolling seven-day average continue its drop to 52 cases per day.In addition, another 78 people were cleared of the virus as the total number of resolved cases reached 8,887.The number of active cases continues to plummet as 434 remain in Waterloo Region.There are currently 34 people in area hospitals as a result of COVID-19 including 14 people in need of intensive care.There has been another death linked to Chartwell Westmount in Kitchener, lifting the death toll in the region to 206, with a large portion of those occurring at long-term care and retirement homes.There have now been 16 people from the Kitchener home die since an outbreak was declared on

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No vaccines have been administered in Waterloo Region since Thursday

COVID-19 vaccines given in Waterloo Region since Jan. 28 as the impact of the supply shortage in Canada has been felt in the area.So far there have been 15,998 vaccinations done, a number which remains unchanged since last week.

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87 new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region, total case count reaches 9,311

Woman in her 30s first to contract U.K. variant of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region That leaves the area with 601 active cases, down 19 from Thursday, and 265 since last Friday.There are currently 42 people in area hospitals as a result of COVID-19 with nine of those people being intensive care.Waterloo Public Health says there are 34 active outbreaks remaining with a major one coming to an end at Cambridge Country Manor.Sixteen residents suffered COVID-19-related deaths at the retirement home since an outbreak was first declared on Dec.

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Woman in her 30s first to contract U.K. variant of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region

Canada ends ban on flights from the U.K. as coronavirus variant spreads It says variant testing is done in addition to the initial test that determines whether someone has the coronavirusWaterloo Public Health says it is completing a detailed investigation into the case and her contacts with regard to the U.K.

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All long-term care, retirement home residents in Waterloo Region have received 1st dose of COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccines have now been administered to all local long-term care and retirement home residents in the area.“I am incredibly proud of the work of our partners in vaccinating residents as quickly as possible,” Waterloo Regional Police deputy chief Shirley Hilton said in a statement. She is heading up the region’s distribution task force.

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80 new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo as total rises past 9,000

Waterloo Region church held in person service despite court order: police While the 80 mark is low for January, it is well above the 34 new cases that were reported on Sunday.

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Another COVID-19 outbreak declared at Kitchener hospital

COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on its seventh floor after two patients tested positive for the coronavirus.The Kitchener hospital has closed the floor to new admissions while care partner visits have also been suspended. Coronavirus vaccine tracker: How many Canadians are vaccinated against COVID-19? “We are working with our teams across the hospital to actively manage this outbreak as well as the COVID-19 outbreak on our 3 East Unit,” hospital president Lee Fairclough said in a statement.

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132 new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo, total number climbs past 8,000

coronavirus on Friday, raising the total number of cases in the area to 8,088.This is the lowest number of new cases that the agency has announced since Jan. 3.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at paramedic station in Waterloo Region

COVID-19.The agency says there are two other COVID-19 cases among employees at the division but they have not been linked to the outbreak. There are now 40 active COVID-19 outbreaks in Waterloo Region Waterloo Public Health says it is working closely with Paramedic Services “to ensure proper contact tracing is undertaken and to ensure appropriate infection prevention and control practices are in place.”It says that those who are potential close contacts who are required to be tested and to self-isolate are being contacted.“We have been in contact with all of our staff members who have tested positive and those who are required to self-isolate.

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There are now 40 active COVID-19 outbreaks in Waterloo Region

COVID-19 outbreaks in the region, according to the daily update provided by Waterloo Public Health.The agency reported two new outbreaks on Wednesday including one in a congregate setting and one at Parkwood Mennonite Home in Waterloo, where a staff member has tested positive for the coronavirus.

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More than 200 new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region for first time

Ontario reports more than 3,900 new coronavirus cases, 61 deaths There were actually 152 new positive tests for the coronavirus on Saturday, with the other new cases being added to previous 24-hour periods.The large number of new cases also helped to push up a rapidly growing total number of active cases to 1,087. This number includes 23 people who are hospitalized, nine of whom are in intensive care.In addition, another 102 people were cleared of the virus, lifting the total number of resolved cases to 6,072.One new COVID-19-related death was reported by Waterloo Public Health on Sunday, pushing the region’s death toll to 175.

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Adult sex store, church among those busted in Waterloo Region for ignoring COVID-19 orders

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.

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COVID-19 death toll continues to climb in Waterloo Region

th time in December, a Waterloo Region resident has suffered a COVID-19 related death, according to Waterloo Public Health.To put it in perspective, there were only nine reported over the previous four months. Kitchener hospital announces 2nd active COVID-19 outbreak “I am saddened to hear of another death of a member of our community where COVID-19 is thought to have been a contributing factor,” Waterloo Public Health’s Dr.

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Woman in her 40s latest COVID-19 victim in Waterloo Region

Ontario reports 1,677 new coronavirus cases, 16 more deaths Wang said the region’s 134th COVID-19 victim had underlying conditions and was in hospital at the time of her death.“Although groups such as older adults and those with pre-existing medical conditions are at greater risk, no one is immune to the development of infection, nor the possibility of serious complications and death,” she warned.On Saturday, the region reported two other COVID-19-related deaths. Both were women over the age of 70 who had underlying conditions, Wang stated.Waterloo Public Health reported 83 new positive tests on Sunday, a day after reporting just 56.

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Waterloo Region announces COVID-19 vaccine distribution task force

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.

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Waterloo’s top doc has new instructions for businesses to slow COVID-19 spread

Waterloo Region’s top doctor has issued new instructions to workplaces and businesses in the area in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19.“These measures seek to reduce transmission of COVID-19 in workplace and business settings. I recognize it is a challenging time for organizations, which have had to quickly adapt to new requirements and implement new measures,” Medical Officer of Health Dr.

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

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Student in Kitchener classroom Tuesday tests positive for COVID-19: WRDSB

Waterloo Region District School Board says a student was in a Kitchener elementary school on Tuesday before testing positive for COVID-19.In a release, it says Waterloo Public Health has “identified all high-risk contacts of the positive case and will provide individual guidance to them.” Staff member at Waterloo school was in building while awaiting COVID-19 test results, board says The board says two student cohorts at Meadowlane Public School and some staff members have been told to self-isolate as a result.Those who are not considered high-risk contacts will not be getting a call from Waterloo Public Health.On the Waterloo Public Health website, residents are directed to remain in self-isolation after a test until receiving their

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66 new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region, total rises to 3,888

coronavirus on Friday, raising the total number of COVID-19 cases in the area to 3,888.At the same time, it also announced that 57 people have been cleared of the virus, lifting the total number of resolved cases to 3,183. Ontario reports 1,780 new coronavirus cases, 25 deaths No news deaths were reported on Friday, leaving the death toll at 126.There are currently 573 active COVID-19 cases in the area including 30 people in the hospital as a result of the virus.

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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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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Cambridge fire station after 2 positive coronavirus tests

COVID-19.“Cambridge Fire is following established pandemic procedures and protective measures are in place,” the city reports. New COVID-19 outbreak in Waterloo Region connected to skating class It says that stations are not open to the public and are being deep cleaned and sanitized.Cambridge says, “firefighters who respond to calls are in full personal protective equipment for everyone’s safety at all times.”The COVID-19 outbreak at the affected station will affect service levels.

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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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554 active COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region

COVID-19: Waterloo Public Health orders Mennonite schools, churches closed Of the active cases, 27 people are currently in hospitals with eight of those being in intensive care.Waterloo Public Health reported 73 more positive tests for the coronavirus on Monday, raising the total number of COVID-19 cases in the area to 3,586.In addition, another 40 people were cleared of the virus, lifting the total number of resolved cases to 2,906.There were no new deaths reported on Monday, leaving the COVID-19-related death toll at 125.There were three new COVID-19 outbreaks reported Monday, pushing the total number of active outbreaks to 22.

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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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57 more positive COVID-19 tests in Waterloo Region, active cases at 385

coronavirus on Tuesday, lifting the total number of positive cases in the region to 3,139.There were 36 people cleared of the virus since Monday’s update, raising the total number of resolved cases to 2,631.This jumps the number of active cases to 385. A timeline of the novel coronavirus in Ontario Waterloo Public Health made several changes to its dashboard on Monday including how many people are now in intensive care as a result of the virus.

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Kitchener hospital in charge of Elmira retirement residence after COVID-19 outbreak

4 new outbreaks declared in Waterloo Region including one connected to a dance class The region says three have now been 22 cases associated with an outbreak at the retirement residence since it began on Nov. 14.“From the very beginning of this outbreak, health system partners and their resources have ‘wrapped around’ this home to help it manage its COVID-19 outbreak,” said Region of Waterloo medical officer of health, Dr.

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4 new outbreaks declared in Waterloo Region including one connected to a dance class

Ontario reports nearly 1,600 new coronavirus cases, 21 more deaths The other new outbreaks saw two being declared in manufacturing/industrial workplaces and one in food and beverage services.There are now 23 active outbreaks in Waterloo Region with no new cases being linked to any of the others in the area.Waterloo Public Health reported 47 new positive tests for the coronavirus on Saturday, lifting the total number of cases in the area to 2,958.Another 44 people were cleared of the virus bringing the total number of resolved cases to 2,500.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]There are currently 336 active cases in the area including 22 people who are in area hospitals as a result of the virus.

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COVID-19 outbreaks in Waterloo Region linked to hockey, racquet sports

COVID-19 outbreaks in the area, linking one to hockey and another to racquet sports.Initially, the agency reported the outbreaks as simply ‘sports and fitness’ but a spokesperson for Waterloo Public Health told Global News: “we wanted to make sure that the definitions represented the various types of facilities and activities that could be impacted.” Waterloo Region moves into red while Toronto and Peel put in lockdown “As we get more information on the dashboard and confidentiality becomes less of an issue because there are more examples we try to help paint the picture of what is going on in the community.“The hockey-related outbreak began on Nov.

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Cambridge restaurant charged for not following proper COVID-19 protocols

Staff member at Waterloo school was in building while awaiting COVID-19 test results, board says “The charge was for failing to ensure patrons seated at different tables were separated by distance or an impermeable barrier,” Redman explained.A spokesperson for the region said the charge was laid under Section 10 of the province’s Re-Opening Act .This could see an individual face a fine of up to $100,000 or imprisonment for up to a year, while the potential fine rises to $500,000 for a director or officer of corporation.

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Number of COVID-19 patients in Waterloo Region hospitals quadruples in a week

coronavirus tests in more than two weeks but also the most local COVID-19 hospitalizations since the end of May.The agency announced 24 new positive tests for the coronavirus on Thursday — the lowest daily number since Nov. 5.

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Kitchener restaurant COVID-19 outbreak expands to 38 cases

COVID-19 outbreak at the Algarve Restaurant in Kitchener, Ont., nine more than a day earlier.On Nov. 9., the agency announced that as many as 175 people could have been exposed to the coronavirus at the restaurant between Oct.

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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 Public Health asks province to move region to orange restrict level

COVID-19 pandemic restriction system, Waterloo Public Health says it has asked the province to move into the orange restrict level which would place further restrictions on the area.“Given the continual increase in our cases and complexity of outbreaks over the past week, we have met the indicators in the orange restrict category of the provincial framework,” Dr. Julie Emili of Waterloo Public Health said Friday.

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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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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