Region of Waterloo Public Health says a woman in her 40s has become the 10th confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in Waterloo Region.
According to a list on its website, Public Health stated the woman acquired the virus will travelling in Pakistan.
She is currently self-isolating at home along with seven other cases in the region. Public Health said a man in his 40s and a woman in her 50s remain in hospital.
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The first confirmed case in Waterloo Region was announced by Public Health on March 5. In that instance, a woman had returned from a trip to Italy.
All but one patient acquired the virus while travelling.
Four cases were confirmed at St. Mary’s General Hospital while six cases were confirmed at Grand River Hospital.
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