2 deaths and 125 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Waterloo region
Region of Waterloo Public Health reported 125 new cases of COVID-19, an uptick from recent days. There were also two deaths of people with the illness reported Thursday.
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Posted: Jan 21, 2021 2:16 PM ET | Last Updated: January 21
Region of Waterloo Public Health reported 125 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.(Ben Nelms/CBC)
Region of Waterloo Public Health reported 102 new cases of COVID-19 in Waterloo region and one more person has died after contracting the virus. There are 867 active cases in the region and 48 outbreaks, including 21 at long-term care and retirement homes.
The COVID-19 outbreak at Conestoga Meats continues to rise with a total of 132 cases reported on Monday, however the company says "the vast majority of cases are resolved."
There are 20 outbreaks in long-term care or retirement homes.
There have been two deaths linked to the outbreak at Chartwell Westmount long-term care. A total of 47 residents and 27 staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
The outbreak at Chartwell Elmira Retirement Residence continues to grow with 37 cases in residents and 13 in staff.
There are outbreaks at two child care centres with two cases each.
An outbreak at Conestoga Meats rose to 99 cases.
Other outbreaks include:
One at an independent living centre with one case.
Eight at congregate settings: One with 19 cases, one with 14 cases, one with eight cases, three with one case and two with three cases.