Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine expected to reach Waterloo Region next week A voluntary management contract will see the hospital in charge of the retirement home for 90 days.A COVID-19 outbreak was declared at the home on Dec 8 and since then 47 residents and 44 staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to Waterloo Public Health’s numbers from Friday.That is 21 more positive tests than Thursday.There have been at least two other instances in Waterloo Region where the management of homes has been taken over by hospitals.