A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Huron Lodge, a City of Windsor run long-term care facility.
To date, nine patients in the Poplar memory unit have tested positive for COVID-19. No staff have tested positive for the virus.
“We are closely monitoring for symptoms and signs of COVID 19. To date, no one has developed severe symptoms,” assures Dr. Tim O'Callahan, Medical Director at Huron Lodge. “I have personally assessed each affected resident daily. We will continue to provide frequent clinical reassessment and medical support as required, according to each resident's condition and goals of care.”
After receiving the first positive test, the home implemented the required outbreak protocols, which include continued aggressive infection prevention and control measures, and further testing of residents and staff.
There are currently 13 other long-term care facilities experiencing outbreaks in Windsor-Essex.
