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.