Long-Term Care Home COVID-19 Data

As of June 16, all COVID-19 datasets will be updated weekly on Thursdays by 2pm.

This dataset compiles daily snapshots of publicly reported data on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing in Ontario in Long-Term (LTC) homes.

Summary data is aggregated to the provincial level. Reports fewer than 5 are indicated with <5 to maintain the privacy of individuals.

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Data includes:

  • LTC home COVID-19 summary data
  • LTC homes with an active COVID-19 outbreak
  • LTC homes no longer in a COVID-19 outbreak
  • LTC home COVID-19 summary data by Public Health Unit (PHU)
  • LTC home COVID-19 staff vaccination rates

This dataset is subject to change. Please review the daily epidemiologic summaries for information on variables, methodology, and technical considerations.

As of April 7, 2021, an outbreak is defined as two or more lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in residents, staff or other visitors in a home, with an epidemiological link, within a 14-day period, where at least one case could have reasonably acquired their infection in the LTC home. Previously, the definition required one or more lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in a resident or staff in the long-term care home.

March 12 & 13, 2022: Due to technical difficulties, data is not available.

September 8, 2022: The data dated September 6, 2022 represents data collected during the period of September 3, 4 and 5, 2022.

October 6, 2022: The data dated October 5, 2022 represents data collected during the period of October 1, 2, 3 and 4, 2022.

October 13, 2022: Due to technical difficulties, data for the date of October 9 is not available.

October 20, 2022: Due to technical difficulties, data for the dates of October 15, 16 is not available.

November 24, 2022: Due to technical difficulties, data is not available.

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Data

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2021-08-01 - 2021-12-31

2020-04-24 - 2023-02-01

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Geographic coverage Ontario
Geography Breakdown None
Source URL/Address https://covid-19.ontario.ca/
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Last Validated Date 2023-02-02
Update frequency As required
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