Public Health Sudbury & Districts declared an COVID-19 outbreak at Chartwell Southwind Retirement Residence Tuesday after a staff member tested positive.
Public Health is actively working with the retirement home to investigate the outbreak and to protect residents and staff.
“The need for everyone to monitor and screen for COVID-19 symptoms daily and to stay home when ill is critical in limiting the spread of the virus. If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, please take it seriously, and get tested,” said Stacey Laforest, Director, Health Protection Division, Public Health Sudbury & Districts, in a press release issued late Tuesday.
There are currently 12 active COVID-19 outbreaks in Greater Sudbury, in places including long-term care homes, retirement homes, congregate living facilities, the local hospital and at local schools.