For its part, the City of Ottawa reports that the number of confirmed cases has almost doubled among residents of the Peter D. Clark long-term care home.
The City of Ottawa, which operates this facility, announces that 9 other residents – 7 in the Bungalows, one in Pine and one in Elm – have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
There are now 18 residents and 9 employees of the Peter D. Clark Home who have contracted COVID-19.
If we want to see the glass half full rather than half empty, the City announces that OPH has declared that the outbreak at Garry J. Armstrong home is now over.
“There are no cases among residents and there have been no new cases among staff for 14 days,” said the director general of social and community services of the municipality, Donna Gray in a note sent to council members. municipal.
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MORE TESTS AND STABLE CASE REPORT IN EASTERN ONTARIO
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit confirmed on Friday the expansion of its eligibility criteria for COVID-19 testing. The tests were previously reserved for priority groups determined by the provincial government.
In a context of gradual resumption of activities and deconfinement, the BSEO considers it relevant to extend access to screening to all those who show symptoms of the virus. “This will allow us to determine if the number of cases of COVID-19 is increasing or if we are able to contain them. It could also guide our next stages of restarting over the coming weeks or months, ”explains Dr Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health at BSEO.
Eastern Ontario also listed a total of 134 positive COVID-19 cases on Friday, of which 69 cases are considered resolved. There are also no new deaths to report, a record that Dr Roumeliotis hopes to be able to maintain. “Although the gradual restart of some places and activities is happening gradually, I still urge everyone to take their precautions and limit non-essential outings,” adds Dr. Roumeliotis. “Not only will it protect your family, it will help prevent a skyrocketing case so healthcare professionals can focus their efforts on those who need it most.”
All residents of long-term care homes in BSEO territory have been tested to date and BSEO will soon tackle residences for the elderly. As of Friday, the bureau has performed 3,625 tests at its six testing centers.
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