Public Health Sudbury & Districts declares COVID-19 outbreak at the Finlandiakoti apartment building of Finlandia Village in Greater Sudbury

Public Health Sudbury & Districts has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Finlandia Village’s Finlandiakoti apartment building following the report of one case of COVID-19 in a staff member who remains symptom-free.

Public Health is actively working with the long-term care home to investigate the outbreak and to protect residents and staff. Follow up testing to date has resulted in two residents who are also symptom-free and are undergoing further laboratory assessment in alignment with provincial guidance.

“The need for everyone to monitor and screen for COVID-19 symptoms daily and to stay home when ill, is critical in limiting the spread of the virus. If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, please take it seriously,” said Dr. Penny Sutcliffe, Medical Officer of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts.

The protection of our most vulnerable populations is of the utmost importance. Everyone is urged to continue following public health measures to protect others and stop the spread of COVID-19. On January 12, 2021, a province-wide state of emergency was declared to protect Ontarians from COVID-19. A stay-at-home order was also announced and is currently in effect for all Ontarians. Enhanced public health and workplace safety measures are in effect as part of the Provincewide Shutdown.

Prevent the spread of COVID-19

• Stay home if you are unwell and get tested.
• Wash your hands often and when visibly dirty for 15 seconds.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with your arm or a tissue, throw the tissue in the garbage and wash your hands.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Continue to practise physical distancing, because any close contact could be a possible exposure to COVID-19.
• Masks or face coverings must be worn in all indoor public places in Sudbury and districts, and they should also be worn in other settings where physical distancing cannot be maintained.
• Self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19.
• Avoid contact with people who are sick.

If you have a COVID-19 symptom or have been exposed to the virus as informed by Public Health or the COVID Alert app, get tested. Learn more about the eligibility and testing criteria for COVID-19 assessment centres. Stay informed and seek testing if necessary.

Updates about COVID-19 testing, confirmed cases, and outbreaks in Greater Sudbury, the District of Sudbury, and the District of Manitoulin are posted online.

For more information or if you have questions, please visit phsd.ca/COVID-19 or call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).