Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) has announced two new coronavirus outbreaks at long-term care facilities in its catchment area.
Two staff members at Hastings Manor in Belleville, Ont., and one staff member at Hallowell House in Prince Edward County have confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, according to the public health unit.
The two COVID-19 outbreaks in the region were identified on April 2. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The public health unit says both long-term care facilities have since instituted outbreak control measures and have asked all remaining staff members to self-monitor for symptoms. “Staff have undertaken enhanced cleaning