On Sunday, an outbreak was declared at the City of Greater Sudbury’s Pioneer Manor after a resident tested positive for COVID-19.
Today, Public Health Sudbury & Districts is reporting six additional COVID-19 cases at the long-term care home—including four staff and two residents.
This now brings the total confirmed cases in the outbreak to seven and a total of 57 cases in the Public Health service area.
All residents and staff with positive test results are doing well, said Aaron Archibald, Director of Long-term Care Services at Pioneer Manor.
He says the three residents with positive results are on isolation in private rooms.
Archibald adds the four staff members who have tested positive are at home self-isolating.
“This is very difficult news to hear, and will certainly be concerning for residents, families, caregivers and the community,” says Archibald. “I want to reiterate that the health, safety, and care of our residents and staff is our highest and first priority.
“We continue to take swift action to stop the spread of the virus through rigorous infection management practices and protocols. Our staff are highly trained and experienced, and we will continue to work closely with Public Health Sudbury & Districts to ensure every possible step is being taken to protect everyone at Pioneer Manor. Last week, we proactively tested all residents and staff of the Home, and have currently received more than 80 percent of our test results.”
“We continue to work very closely with Pioneer Manor to manage the outbreak and to ensure all cases are thoroughly investigated,” adds Dr. Penny Sutcliffe, Medical Officer of Health with Public Health Sudbury & Districts. “I understand that this news can be very upsetting for residents and their families. I know I share the sentiments of Pioneer Manor staff and all families of residents in their relief in knowing that all residents are doing well,” said Dr. Sutcliffe.
