Just over 70 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Waterloo Region, another death reported
Region of Waterloo Public Health has confirmed 71 new cases of COVID-19, as the Friday afternoon update marks another stark increase in daily case counts.

Region of Waterloo Public Health has confirmed 71 new cases of COVID-19, as the Friday afternoon update marks another stark increase in daily case counts.
Waterloo Region's top doctor says she's growing concerned with the number of local COVID-19 cases starting to rise.
Waterloo Region will remain with the same COVID-19 reopening restrictions for at least one more week.
As online-based careers and interviews are becoming more popular during the pandemic, Guelph police are warning residents to be on the lookout for job application scams and are providing tips on how to recognize them.
Guelph police are investigating after they say someone stole $5,000 worth of tools and wire from a construction site.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health launched an online COVID-19 vaccine portal earlier this week and is ready to move on to the next priority group in Phase One.
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Health Canada has approved the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and a related shot by the Serum Institute of India for use around the country with the first doses expected to arrive soon.
CTVNews.ca posed reader questions to infectious disease experts to get answers on the many uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 vaccines and the rollout across Canada.
Canada's pharmacies say they're primed and ready to start administering COVID-19 vaccines at their facilities across the country, as government officials prepare for the next phase of vaccine rollout.
The chief executive of the fund that manages Canada Pension Plan investments has resigned after it was revealed that he decided to travel to the United Arab Emirates, where he arranged to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A spokeswoman for Vancouver police says the conduct of two officers is under investigation after video footage emerged of the pair allegedly posing with a dead body at a popular beach.
Experts say public health messaging becomes muddled when guidelines and restrictions are announced by an ever changing rotation of political figures, pointing to the need for one trusted voice on pandemic response.
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
Saudi Arabia's crown prince likely approved the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, according to a newly declassified U.S. intelligence report released Friday.
Health officials in Nova Scotia are reporting ten new cases of COVID-19 on Friday.
U.S. passes 500,000 deaths as cases nationwide are down
Justin Trudeau says there are several factors like variants and infection rates to consider before reopening the country.
Prince Harry on stepping back: The 'toxic' U.K. press was 'destroying' his mental health.