Six COVID-19 Outbreaks in Niagara

Tuesday, 7 April 2020 12:55

By Marcie Culbert

We now have six COVID-19 outbreaks in the Niagara Region.

Public Health has declared an outbreak at Shalom Manor in Grimsby.

It’s in the Sunrise Unit and there's no word as to how many of its long-term care residents have tested positive for the virus at this time.

Public Health has also declared COVID-19 outbreaks at the following facilities;

- Albright Manor in Lincoln (second and third floor)

- Royal Rose Place in Welland (entire facility)

- Lundy Manor in Niagara Falls (entire facility)

- Rapelje Lodge in Welland (entire facility)

- Seasons Welland in Welland (entire facility)

You can find a complete list of all outbreaks declared by Niagara Region Public Health online here.

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