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A single new case of COVID-19 and another recovery were the only changes Friday in Hastings and Prince Edward County’s pandemic status.
While the novel coronavirus activity in the region remained very low, public health officials across the country continued to advise caution as politicians spoke increasingly of reopening provinces.
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Health officials were also monitoring the growing spread of variants of the virus.
The new local case – the region’s 369
th since the pandemic began – was due to close contact with an infected person, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health reported.
Author of the article: Intelligencer Staff
Publishing date: Feb 04, 2021 • February 4, 2021 • 3 minute read •
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Hastings-Prince Edward’s local count of active COVID-19 infections on Thursday remained at three, with no new cases reported.
There were no new recoveries, either. In total, there had been 368 local infections, 360 recoveries, and five deaths linked to the virus, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health reported in an update of its pandemic dashboard page.
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The wait for more vaccine continued, with the total of 1,096 people vaccinated by public health workers and partner agencies unchanged.
Photo Credit: Kelly Lee-Ross/Trent Valley Lodge
A staff member at Trent Valley Lodge has tested positive for COVID-19.
In a statement put out by the nursing home, one out of the 118 staff members tested last week came back positive for the novel coronavirus.
Officials say this staff member has minimal contact with other staff and even less contact with residents.
The Health Unit is currently helping out to make sure everyone is safe during this outbreak.
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A total of $850,000 of new pandemic related provincial government funding will be shared by nine long-term care homes in Bay of Quinte region.
The money will pay for 24/7 virus screening of all staff and caregivers entering long term care facilities. Additional cleaning equipment and supplies
and the hiring of more staff.
The long-term care homes receiving the money are:
-Belmont Long Term Care Facility
-Crown Ridge Place