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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Two more COVID-related deaths confirmed by ROW Public Health

Two more COVID-related deaths confirmed by ROW Public Health

So far this year there have been 175 total deaths
Public Health reports three new COVID-related deaths

Public Health reports three new COVID-related deaths

Hospitalizations drop by one from previous update
CMH now among local hospitals impacted by COVID-19 outbreaks

CMH now among local hospitals impacted by COVID-19 outbreaks

The latest to be declared is at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in the Medicine B Inpatient Unit
Another code red issued in region

Another code red issued in region

Meaning there were no ambulances available to respond to calls
Public health reports one new COVID-related death

Public health reports one new COVID-related death

Hospitalizations continue to drop in the region
Public Health reports dip in COVID hospitalizations, no new deaths

Public Health reports dip in COVID hospitalizations, no new deaths

COVID-related hospitalizations decreased by three to a total of 49
Medical Officer of Health says COVID-19 rates will rise

Medical Officer of Health says COVID-19 rates will rise

Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang provided an update on COVID-19, influenza and monkeypox during a council meeting Wednesday night
Ontarians 12+ eligible for bivalent COVID booster shots Monday

Ontarians 12+ eligible for bivalent COVID booster shots Monday

Appointments can be booked now
20 per cent of local adults have fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine

20 per cent of local adults have fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine

As of Thursday, 19.1 per cent of people aged 18 and older in Waterloo Region had received a fourth dose
Bivalent booster demand falls short of expectations

Bivalent booster demand falls short of expectations

The mass clinic on Pinebush Road is now accepting walk-ins every day during operational hours, as capacity allows