COVID-19 cases.The agency announced 15 positive tests for the coronavirus on Thursday, lifting the total number of cases in the region to 19,649.
Waterloo Public Health has fielded 18 calls about businesses not following COVID-19 passport rules This drops the rolling seven-day average number of new cases down to 20.6.
Two weeks ago, that number was 26.Waterloo Public Health also reported one new COVID-19-related death on Thursday.“The individual was a male in his 80s,” Dr.
Hsiu-Li Wang stated.“I wish to express my deep sympathy to the family and loved ones of the individual.”The COVID-19 death toll for Waterloo Region climbs to 299, including 10 victims in September.Another 21 people have also been cleared of the virus, pushing the total.