Five new COVID outbreaks at Simcoe County seniors' homes

Outbreaks declared at four seniors’ homes People have been sickened at retirement residences and long-term care facilities

Barrie, Ont. — The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has declared outbreaks of COVID-19 at a handful of facilities that are home to seniors.

At least one case has prompted facility-wide outbreaks at the following locations since Christmas Day:

It is not clear how many cases are associated with each outbreak.

The health unit shares its next update with reporters on Tuesday.