The Leeds, Grenvile and Lanark District Health Unit is dealing with its third coronavirus outbreak at a long-term care facility in the region.
Stoneridge Manor in Carleton Place has detected the virus in one of its staff members, it was announced Thursday. Little information about the outbreak was given by the public health unit, except that officials have infection control measures in place at the facility to prevent the spread of the virus. “Staff have been instructed to wear personal protective equipment at all times and to self-monitor for symptoms,” a public health news release said. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The staff member is at home on self-isolation.