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05.11.2020 / 23:48

Waterloo Region active COVID-19 case count climbs back up to 148

COVID-19 cases in the region including eight people in hospital, according to numbers reported by Waterloo Public Health on Thursday.That is the highest total the area has seen in just over a month as there were 153 active cases on Oct. 3.

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11 more COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region, total rises to 1,954

coronavirus on Friday bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases in the area to 1,954.The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases dips slightly to 13.7.

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Waterloo Catholic District School Board pushes back start of year for high school kids

Waterloo Region District School Board delays start of school year She also said that slow responses from parents as to whether their children would be attending classes in person or taking them on line was an issue.“We need to have full confidence that we know where each student is supposed to be and to be sure our cohorts are balanced appropriately,” Notten wrote.“For all these reasons, and out of an abundance of caution, we are moving the secondary start day to Monday, September 14.” Waterloo Catholic elementary schools will have staggered start this fall Waterloo-area Catholic elementary schools will proceed with their staggered start as planned on Sept.

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New coronavirus case recorded at Kitchener care home where 51 residents have died

coronavirus in the region on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases to 1,189.One of the new cases was at Forest Heights Long-Term Care in Kitchener where 51 people have died from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.It was the first case announced at the facility since June 1. The province placed Forest Heights under the guidance of St.

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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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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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St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market to reopen Thursday

For those looking to get their fix of fresh vegetables, the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market is opening its doors once again this week amid the 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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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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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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50th resident of Kitchener nursing home suffers COVID-19 death

A 50th resident has suffered a COVID-19-related death at Forest Heights Long Term Care, Waterloo Public Health announced Monday morning.

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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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Bulk item pickup returns to Waterloo Region amid coronavirus pandemic

Bulk item and appliance collection will restart on Monday, according to Waterloo Region.

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Grand River Transit driver tests positive for coronavirus

A spokesperson for Grand River Transit (GRT) has confirmed that a bus driver has tested positive for the coronavirus.

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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 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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Waterloo police getting hundreds fewer calls per week during COVID-19 pandemic, chief says

Waterloo Regional Police have laid eight charges related to emergency orders during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Chief Bryan Larkin.

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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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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 Ribfest tentatively postponed to September due to coronavirus pandemic

Organizers of the Downtown Kitchener Ribfest and Craft Beer Show say they are pushing back the event’s date due to 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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City of Waterloo to host virtual Canada Day celebration amid coronavirus pandemic

The City of Waterloo says it will be holding its Canada Day event online rather than in person due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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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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Community spread of coronavirus appears to have slowed, Waterloo’s top doctor says

The community spread of coronavirus appears to have slowed in most corners of the region, according to Waterloo’s top doctor.

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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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2 more COVID-19 deaths at long-term care homes in Waterloo Region

Two more residents of long-term care homes in Waterloo Region have suffered COVID-19-related deaths, according to Waterloo Public Health.

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Coronavirus: Waterloo parents asked to speak with teens about importance of social distancing

Waterloo regional chair Karen Redman has issued a special plea for parents to talk to teens about the importance of social distancing as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

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Waterloo Public Health to release breakdown of coronavirus numbers at first opportunity, CAO says

Some residents in Waterloo Region have been clamouring for Waterloo Public Health to break down its coronavirus numbers to a more local level.

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Entertaining options for those on coronavirus quarantine in Kitchener-Waterloo and beyond

If you are running out of options for remaining entertained inside your home, there are a growing number of options popping up throughout Waterloo Region and beyond.

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Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo close cultural and recreational facilities through June

The cities of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo have all announced that they have extended the closures of municipal cultural, recreational and leisure facilities until June 30 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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A second death has been reported by Waterloo Public Health at the Kitchener long-term care home with one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the country as the death toll in the region has risen to 15.

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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