Two staff members working at the Pines Long-Term Care Home have tested positive for COVID-19.
The District says both staff members are symptomatic and are isolating, but as a result, the home has now been placed in outbreak status by Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU).
The first staff member received positive test results yesterday, October 29, 2021 and heightened measures were immediately put in place as advised by Public Health. A second staff member received positive results today, October 30, which prompted Public Health to declare an outbreak at the Home.
The Pines management team is working with Public Health to identify high-risk contacts and is following their guidance on any additional steps required.
Our thoughts and best wishes remain with those staff members and their families. We want to thank all of our staff, residents and families for their dedication, support and patience during these challenging times.
Community Update: Steps taken after two staff test positive for COVID at the Pines LTC Home. The home has been placed in outbreak status by @SMDhealthunit. See the full update for information about visiting restrictions and other measures in place: https://t.co/2NY5ZYj0XR
— District of Muskoka (@DistrictMuskoka) October 30, 2021