COVID-19 trends 'relatively stable' in Waterloo region with 46 new cases reported Friday Waterloo region saw 46 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. Medical officer of health Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang says rates in the region are 'relatively stable' but also warns 'our community is not immune to the possibility of rapidly accelerating case rates.' Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Mar 12, 2021 2:35 PM ET | Last Updated: March 12 A person wearing a mask walks near Kitchener city hall on Friday. Public health reported 46 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. (Carmen Groleau/CBC)