COVID-19 outbreak began on Nov. 25.During an update on Tuesday, Dr. Elizabeth Richardson said public health was concerned about the home “right at the outset” of its declaration and has since implemented a Section 29 to order bringing in support from the hospitals, including staff from Hamilton Health Sciences.Richardson says the city has been working with the ministry of long-term care who now ultimately is responsible for the home and any other measures need to be taken since it recorded its 18th coronavirus death on Monday.
Coronavirus: Hamilton reports 150 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths “We’ve been providing them with all the information, sharing our concerns as well with them to encourage them to move forward with further.