Deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Kitchener retirement home declared over “The outbreak was also declared over yesterday because yesterday was also the final day of isolation for the cohort,” Waterloo Public Health spokesperson Kerri Hutchinson told Global News on Friday in an email.“These two cases were self-isolating during their infectious period and no additional staff or students are required to isolate at this time.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]In a release, the board says that no other staff or students will be forced to isolate as a result of the latest outbreak.“Facilities Services will continue to thoroughly clean the building, paying attention to common areas and touchpoints in accordance.