A coronavirus outbreak was declared today at Orillia's Leacock Retirement Lodge.
"We were notified today that a person who was in our building has since tested positive for COVID-19," Julie Malandrino, general manager of the facility, said in an email sent to residents and others. "At this time, no resident or staff member of Leacock Retirement has tested positive for COVID-19."
She said in her emailed message that she could not provide many details.
"While I cannot speak to the specifics of the case ... our infection prevention and control practices will remain in effect in order to further support the health and safety of our residents and staff and to promote the long-term sustainability of a COVID-free Lodge," Malandrino said.
She said the facility will "continue to follow all directives mandated by Public Health, the Ministry of Health and The Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA)" and the province.
As a surveillance measure, "all residents and staff will be swabbed tomorrow" to be tested for the coronavirus.
While in outbreak, all non-essential visits are suspended and "our doors to the Lodge have been locked."
She said the dining room has been closed. Instead, in-suite dining has been implemented at the Forest Avenue facility.
"Recreation activities are cancelled and residents are asked not to leave the building unless it has been approved as an essential appointment," Malandrino said in the email.
If a resident chooses to go on a "leave of absence," readmission will not occur until the outbreak has been declared over.
Leacock Lodge is owned and operated by Jarlette Health Services.
