All workers at the facility located at 8050 Heritage Road are required to self-isolate until March 27

To put Brampton's 17.4 per cent in perspective, the World Health Organization says positivity rates should be kept at around three per cent or less.

A report released Thursday says the number of patients in intensive care due to the virus is expected to hit 200 next month and stay there for some time, which could lead to the cancellation of surgeries.