There are two outbreaks of the novel coronavirus at long-term care homes in the Hastings and Prince Edward counties region, according to public health officials.

The county on Thursday recorded a total of 59 confirmed cases of COVID-19, along with six deaths. Four involved residents of Landmark Village.

Stoneridge Manor in Carleton Place has detected the virus in one of its staff members, it was announced Thursday.

The foreign workers, who live on site at Bylands Nurseries, are to remain in quarantine following confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Ottawa Public Health has now declared outbreaks at three retirement homes and one long-term care facility in the city.

According to the facility's medical director, nine residents have died of COVID-19 complications at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon, Ont., since March 25.

Lights spelled out ``Merci,'' French for `Thank you,'' and ``Stay at home'' in English on Friday night along with the tower's famous sparkling illuminations.

The school said it is looking into ways to hold "an alternate convocation experience" for graduating students later.

While some sectors have laid off employees due to COVID-19, others desperately need more workers to keep up with increased demand caused by the pandemic.

Peru has closed its borders, forcing residents into quarantine to limit the spread of COVID-19 — and some Canadians have been caught in the middle.