'This was an unexpected move by the province and we will learn more when the bill is debated,' Cambridge Mayor Kathleen McGarry says.

More than 2,000 Waterloo Region residents have now tested positive for the novel coronavirus since the virus first appeared in the area in March.

Eight new positive tests for the coronavirus were reported by Waterloo Public Health, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 1,991.

There are now 101 active COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region, including four people who are in hospital as a result of the coronavirus.

There are currently 98 active COVID-19 cases in the region, according to Waterloo Public Health.

Waterloo Public Health has conducted an investigation and determined a link between the cases at J.F. Carmichael Elementary School.

Waterloo Public Health reported 17 new positive tests for the coronavirus on Friday, raising the total number of COVID-19 cases in the region to 1,858.

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a model they say will aid in determining which segment of the population should get vaccinated for COVID-19.

Waterloo Public Health reported 13 new positive tests for the coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases in the area to 1,828.

Over the past seven days, the area has had 90 news COVID-19 cases pop up. It is slightly below the 93 new positive tests that were announced over the previous week.