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Region has emerged from first wave of COVID-19
The number of new cases of COVID-19 in has fallen low enough that “we are out of the…
Stay vigilant, health officials warn as reopenings expand
With the region now in stage 3 of the province’s reopening plan, public health officials are being extra…
Prepare now for mandatory-mask rules
Waterloo Region residents not already sporting masks in public have the weekend to get accustomed to wearing them,…
Latest number of new COVID-19 cases skew younger; numbers remain low
A reopening economy and expanded testing have seen more cases of COVID-19 identified in younger residents, Waterloo Region…
Region to reduce frequency of updates as COVID-19 numbers remain low
The region this week saw its first coronavirus-related death in some weeks, as a community resident in their…
Region looking at mask-wearing policy as officials note a threat remains
The number of new cases may have tailed off, but the coronavirus remains a threat to residents here,…
First wave of coronavirus has yet to pass, health officials warn
The number of new cases remains low and there have been no new fatalities in weeks, but Waterloo…
Dealing with stress has been a big part of our response to COVID-19, expert says in WCHC presentation
The coronavirus pandemic and resultant lockdown having thrown everything out of equilibrium, disrupting our sense of normalcy, it’s…
Region launches campaign to encourage residents to wear masks
While not yet mandatory, face masks are being promoted by health officials as a way to curb the…
Public Health urges caution as reopening continues; case numbers remain stable
Precautions against the spread of the virus have to be the “new normal” if the region is to…
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