It's not clear how many gatherings occurred and when, but Mackie did say officials are aware of those at the gatherings travelling to Waterloo and Hamilton.

Waterloo Public Health announced seven new cases of COVID-19 in the region, bringing the total number of cases to 1,183.

Will people drive all the way from Toronto or Hamilton to Kitchener this weekend with the hopes of getting a seat on a patio?

Only two new positive tests for the novel coronavirus were reported by Waterloo Public Health on Wednesday, raising the total number of cases in the area to 1,176.

The City of Kitchener will look to reopen more facilities throughout the summer amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

A total of 109 cases remain active in Waterloo Region including 15 people who are in area hospitals.

Waterloo Public Health says the region is down to 110 active cases in the region including 13 people who remain in area hospitals.

The Kitchener and Cambridge farmers markets will return later this month.

Another area resident has suffered a COVID-19-related death, raising the death toll in the region to 115, including 95 outbreak-related deaths.

After two months of being under outbreak and 51 deaths, the Ontario government has put St. Mary's General Hospital in charge of the Forest Heights Long-Term Care home in Kitchener.