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.
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Waterloo Region's top doctor says she's growing concerned with the number of local COVID-19 cases starting to rise.
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Waterloo Region will remain with the same COVID-19 reopening restrictions for at least one more week.
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