Vision Nursing Home Sarnia  (Photo via Google street view)Vision Nursing Home Sarnia (Photo via Google street view)
Sarnia

Another COVID-19 case linked to Vision Nursing Home

Another confirmed case of COVID-19 has been linked to Sarnia's Vision Nursing Home.

Lambton Public Health is reporting four residents at the long-term care home have now tested positive for the virus, as well as two staff members.

An outbreak at the Wellington Street facility was declared on April 23.

Outbreaks have also been declared at Sumac Lodge and Landmark Village retirement home in Sarnia.

The health unit reported Wednesday night that a total of 182 cases are confirmed locally, up just one from the night before, and 89 people have recovered.

To date, Lambton Public Health has received results from 2,032 tests, of which 91 per cent have been negative.

The death toll has remained at 14 since April 20.

Bluewater Health reported Thursday morning that 11 people are in hospital with the virus. The hospital said 19 patients are suspected of having it with tests pending, up from six on Wednesday.

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