COVID-19 outbreaks and case counts continue to decline in Windsor-Essex.
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Posted: Feb 10, 2021 10:01 AM ET | Last Updated: February 10
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit reported three new deaths and 26 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.(Vince Robinet/CBC) comments
COVID-19 outbreaks and case counts continue to decline in Windsor-Essex, bringing the region to its pre-lockdown state.
The health unit announced 26 newly diagnosed cases of the disease Wednesday and also announced the death of a worker in a long term care home.
Of those new cases, eight are close contacts of confirmed cases, six cases are outbreak related, two were community acquired and the remainder are under investigation.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit reported 19 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday.
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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit reported 19 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths on Tuesday.(Sanjay Maru/CBC) comments
After nearly two months of lockdown, the region s top public health doctor says Windsor-Essex meets the criteria for the less stringent red zone of restrictions, a change that could come as early as next week.
But Dr. Wajid Ahmed stressed that even though the COVID-19 situation is improving, there is still a global pandemic and the threat hasn t gone away.
Two outbreaks are active at Windsor Regional Hospital and two outbreaks are active at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare.
Outbreaks are active at 11 workplaces:
Four in Leamington s agricultural sector.
One in Kingsville s agricultural sector.
One in Tecumseh s health care and social assistance sector.
Three in Windsor s manufacturing sector.
One in Tecumseh s manufacturing sector.
One in Windsor s public administration sector.
There are 12 active outbreaks at long-term care and retirement facilities:
Franklin Gardens in Leamington, with 33 resident cases and 12 staff cases.
Heron Terrace in Windsor, with two resident cases and two staff cases.
Chartwell Leamington, with two resident cases and two staff cases.
Regency Park in Windsor, with 22 resident cases and 14 staff cases.
Health unit ready to help Windsor-Essex schools reopen next week
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit says it is prepared to support the return to class on Monday with nurses helping to enforce safety protocols.
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Spotted in the downtown, a City of Windsor sign says respect social distance. (Jennifer La Grassa/CBC)