BREAKING: Confirmed case of COVID-19 announced at Heritage Green Nursing Home in Hamilton

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Published March 18, 2020 at 10:40 pm

Hamilton Public Health Services has announced a confirmed case of the coronavirus at the Heritage Green Nursing Home in Stoney Creek. 

Hamilton Public Health Services has announced a confirmed case of the coronavirus at the Heritage Green Nursing Home in Stoney Creek. 

The case involves an 80-year-old woman who resides at Heritage Green who was brought to St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton on Monday, March 16 when she began displaying symptoms and was moved to isolation. 

According to a release from the City, several hospital staff are currently self-isolating for precautionary measures, but no patients have been put at risk. 

Upon discovering the new case, Heritage Green isolated the entire floor of the nursing home, and began isolating residents and providing in-room meals.

Additionally, Public Health officials are working collaboratively with both facilities to investigate further and take the necessary actions to protect other residents, employees and health care providers. 

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