coronavirus.The increase in cases at Sunnycrest Nursing Home rose sharply over the past two weeks. In just a short time, the home climbed from just a few cases to 159.
Nine people died and 10 were hospitalized. The facility also reported approximately 40 staff members are included in the total number of cases.Since that time, the Ontario government entered a voluntary agreement with Lakeridge Health.
The organization oversees a number of hospitals in the region and it will now manage the home for the next 90 days.Paula Santos, whose sister is one of just a few residents that has tested negative for the virus, said the current situation is daunting.