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COVID-19 outbreak declared at retirement residence in Brockville

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has announced there is a COVID-19 outbreak at Chartwell Wedgewood Retirement Residence in Brockville.

The outbreak was declared on Friday and is still in effect today. The health unit says one resident has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The resident has been isolated in their room and all infection management protocols are in place to prevent the spread of this, or any other infection to others, according to the health unit.

Julianne Swindells, General Manager for Chartwell Wedgewood Retirement Residence, says they are working with the local public health unit and medical director to ensure every possible step is taken to protect their residents and staff.

“We have been, and continue to, follow all public health and provincial directives to protect our residents and staff.  The health and safety of our residents and staff is our highest priority.”

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Doctor Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health, says this outbreak and the increase in local cases of COVID-19 serves as a reminder to the community to continue to be COVID-SMART.

“I encourage everyone to self-isolate if you have COVID-19 symptoms and get tested, wear a mask or face covering when you cannot maintain a distance of 2 metres from others, and to practice regular hand hygiene.”

For more information about COVID-19 visit the health unit’s website.

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