Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), in collaboration with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the health centre’s Transitional Care Unit on January 27.

Eight patients have tested positive for COVID-19 and have been isolated. Enhanced cleaning measures are underway, as well as swabbing of patients and staff.

Admissions to the unit are on hold at this time and visitors are not permitted, however, some exceptions may apply.