Four More Deaths At Roberta Place In Barrie, Which Failed Recent Inspection

Four more residents have died from COVID-19 at the Roberta Place long-term care home in Barrie.

The latest death brings the death toll at the facility to 45.

The outbreak at the south-end facility has been associated with the UK variant of the virus.

The long-term care home has also seen 127 positive cases among residents and 86 staff members.

Premier Doug Ford was asked on Monday whether more help for Roberta Place was on the way and you can hear his response below.

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Meanwhile, an inspection at Roberta Place earlier this month found that the facility failed to follow proper protocols to keep residents safe.

It claims the facility allowed rooms to be shared by both confirmed positive COVID-19 patients and those who had not yet tested positive for the virus.

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