Kitchener COVID News

• Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 bivalent vaccine available for some in Waterloo Region

  Waterloo Region announced Monday that the Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 bivalent vaccine is available for those who fall under certain groupings.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2022
  
• COVID-19 death toll in Waterloo reaches 400 after another victim announced

  Waterloo Public Health announced a new COVID-19-related death on Friday, lifting the death toll across the region since the pandemic began to 400.

  Canada

  Mar 4, 2022
  
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• COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Wellesley will soon cease operations

  Just over a week after announcing a closing date for the largest COVID-19 vaccination clinic, Waterloo Region has announced that another clinic will also be shut down soon.

  Canada

  Feb 25, 2022
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• COVID-19: 2 more deaths reported in Waterloo Region as hospitals now caring for 125 patients

  The latest coronavirus-related deaths in Waterloo Region involve residents of long-term care or retirement homes where COVID-19 outbreaks have been declared.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2022
• Death toll climbs to 346 in Waterloo Region as 4 more deaths reported Wednesday

  Waterloo Public Health reported four new COVID-19-related deaths on Wednesday, lifting the death toll in the area to 346, including 33 victims in January.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2022
• Waterloo school board warns of bus cancellations due to COVID-19

  The Waterloo Region District School Board is warning parents that there may be bus shortages over the next few weeks with potential staff shortages due to COVID-19.

  Canada

  Jan 24, 2022
• COVID-19: Kitchener hospital issues warning about ‘unprecedented level of pressure’

  Kitchener’s Grand River Hospital has issued a warning to the public about the pressures it is facing as a result of the rush created by the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2022
• Another COVID-19 victim reported in Waterloo Region as death toll reaches 322

  Waterloo Public Health reported a COVID-19-related death for the second time in as many days on Friday, pushing the death toll in the area to 322.

  Canada

  Jan 14, 2022
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• Waterloo Region hospitals running short on beds due to COVID-19 Omicron variant

  'So right now at CMH, we're at 97 per cent occupied,' CMH president Patrick Gaskin said. 'We have six available beds to serve our community, and only one of those is an ICU bed.'

  Canada

  Jan 14, 2022
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• COVID-19: City of Kitchener looks to assist local restaurants with outdoor patio options

  The City of Kitchener says some local restaurants are looking into outdoor dining options and it is looking to assist area establishments with that.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2022