Public Health reports 92 new cases of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region
There have been 92 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Waterloo Region, while the number of resolved cases has increased by 97.
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Fewer than 2,400 new COVID-19 cases reported in Ontario, another 52 deaths logged
Health officials in Ontario are reporting fewer than 2,400 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday.
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Legendary TV host Larry King dead at 87
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Ont. doctor accused of failing to disclose contact with U.K. traveller removed from LTC home medical team
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Undercover officer speaks about charges laid in commercial sex trade business
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All Waterloo Region LTC and retirement residents expected to receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
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119 more COVID-19 cases added to Waterloo Region's total
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Ontario reports fewer than 2,700 new cases of COVID-19 as positivity rate continues to drop
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