COVID-19-related death in the area.“Unfortunately, we had another death occur,” Waterloo Public Health spokesperson Julie Kalbfleisch said. “Our thoughts go out to the family and loved ones at this time.” 116 new coronavirus cases, 3 deaths in Ontario; total cases at 36,839 She says the woman had acquired the virus through community spread.This is the second time in less than a week the agency has reported a new death, as the first person to die of COVID-19 in July was announced on Friday.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]There have now been 118 COVID-19-related deaths in Waterloo Region, including 95 people who were residents of long-term care or retirement homes.Waterloo Public Health announced.