Public health officials say a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Headwaters Health Care Centre in Orangeville, Ont. after five healthcare workers and a patient tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

According to an email sent on Tuesday night, the patient was immediately isolated after arriving at the hospital and was cared for by a team wearing full personal protective equipment before being admitted.

It’s not known when the patient arrived at the hospital and their condition is not known. Public Health said the staff cases do not appear to be related to treating the patient, but they have been sent home to self-isolate for 14 days.

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