Hamilton, Ont., reported 425 total cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, with 420 confirmed cases and five probable ones.
The city did not record any new deaths connected to COVID-19, which are holding at 17 as of April 29. Public health says there are now 14 outbreaks in the city — 10 are institutional with four community outbreaks.
A new outbreak was revealed at St. Elizabeth’s retirement home on Rymal Road near Garth Street after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
Outbreaks continue at three hospitals — St. Peter’s and two St. Joseph’s locations — with 15 cases connected to staff members.