***Editor's note: The health department points out that due to changes in testing availability, case counts on its dashboard are an underestimate of the true number of individuals with COVID-19 in Waterloo Region. Local data is being provided on Fridays***
The weekly COVID-19 update for Waterloo Region has been released and four more virus-related death have been confirmed.
There have been 512 COVID-related deaths in the region since the onset of the pandemic.
The update showed that COVID-related hospitalizations are decreasing with 28 admissions reported. ICU admissions remain unchanged this week at two.
Active outbreaks have also decreased by three overall with six remaining in effect. You can find the complete list of outbreaks on the region's dashboard.
There were 179 new cases reported in the past week, the active caseload fell to 258, and 231 more cases were deemed resolved.
Keep in mind, case counts are underestimates because of testing restrictions.
