Ottawa Public Health says it is investigation 122 positive confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the city — that’s 16 new cases in total.
The city health authority is also investigating two institutional outbreaks of the virus, one of which at Maplewood Retirement Community, OPH confirmed in a Sunday statement.
This is following the health authority’s announcement of 31 confirmed cases on Saturday.
According to Dr. Vera Etches, the retirement home has implemented outbreak management and OPH is connecting with close contacts.
“All residents have been notified and are in self-isolation,” Etches said in a statement. “Staff at the retirement home continue to be screened and have been instructed to wear personal protective equipment in the building, specifically wearing a mask when entering the building and following droplet/contact procedures in all resident rooms.”
Further details of individuals who have tested positive were not provided.
“The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and every citizen must continue doing their part to keep themselves, their family members, their neighbours, co-workers and community members healthy and safe, and reduce the spread of the virus,” Etches added.
Etches urges everyone to continue to practicing physical distancing and to self-isolate if symptoms develop for 14 days or travel was involved. Those with the virus are also to continue their isolation 24 hours after symptoms have fully resolved.
People are also encouraged to avoid visiting elderly friends or relatives unless the visit is essential.
For more tips on how to stay safe, visit the OPH website.
The total number of positive cases in Ontario is now at 1,355.
