Waterloo Region reports 6 new coronavirus cases, as active cases rise to 53

Region of Waterloo Public Health reported six new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the area’s total to 1,366.

Tuesday’s case number marks the largest increase in cases within a 24-hour period since July 1, when nine new cases were confirmed.

The death toll at 119 in Waterloo Region remains unchanged from Monday. Meanwhile, 1,194 people have recovered from COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

There are 53 active cases in the region, including 12 people in hospital.

A COVID-19 outbreak continues at PeopleCare Hilltop Manor in Cambridge where one staff member has tested positive for the virus.

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Waterloo Region has conducted 46,395 tests, which is 2,105 more tests since the number was last updated on Thursday.

Ontario reported 203 new cases of the virus on Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 37,942. It’s the largest increase over a 24-hour period in three weeks.

The death toll in the province has risen to 2,753, as one new death was reported.

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