COVID-19 cases on Tuesday and four more virus-related deaths among three people over 80 and one person in their 70s.The city says three of the deaths were a part of ongoing outbreaks at three health facilities: Macassa Lodge on Upper Sherman, the Meadows long term care home (LTCH) in Ancaster, and the Juravinski hospitals F4 surgical unit.The outbreak at Macassa Lodge has been going on since New Year’s Day and has accounted for 45 total coronavirus cases among 28 residents and 17 staff.
The home has recorded nine deaths in the surge.The outbreak at the Meadows, which started on Dec. 16, has had eight deaths and 50 cases involving 31 residents, 18 staff and one other person tied to the home.