KAWARTHA LAKES-Kawartha 411 news has learned that a staff member at Victoria Manor in Lindsay has tested positive for Coronavirus.
The staff at the facility was notified in a morning conference call. Our sources say the staff member last worked on June 16th and all other staff members were then tested on June 17th. As of Sunday all staff were required to wear face shields and 80% of staff so far has been tested.
The Health Unit says a suspected outbreak was declared after a staff member tested positive for the virus.
“If it’s determined an outbreak is to be declared, the Health Unit will notify the facility, it’s community health partners, post a notification on out website and send out a media release.” Chandra Tremblay, Communications HKPR told Kawartha411.
No residents were tested according to our source.
