Update on Local COVID-19 Outbreaks
Port Hope - Sat., Nov. 28, 2020 -The local public health unit is today providing an update on the COVID-19 outbreaks in its area.
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit has declared an outbreak at the Canadian Centre for Addictions, a private rehabilitation facility in Port Hope.
The outbreak has been declared today at the facility after a symptomatic staff person tested positive for COVID-19.
Under the provincial guidance, an outbreak is to be declared in a congregate setting with one confirmed staff or resident case of COVID-19.
The administration and staff at the facility are implementing all outbreak control measures including additional environmental cleaning, and infection prevention and control measures to help contain the spread of the virus.
They are working closely with staff from the HKPR District Health Unit to monitor the outbreak and implement case and contract tracing.
This is in addition to the outbreak that was declared yesterday, Nov. 27, at Cameco Fuel Manufacturing, Dorset Street location, also in Port Hope.
media release/image Canadian Centre for Addictions website
