Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has confirmed a second outbreak of COVID-19 at Carlingview Manor, the long-term care home hit hardest by the pandemic in the nation's capital.

The home's first outbreak was declared on April 7 and saw 259 staff and residents test positive for the virus.

Sixty residents died during the outbreak, which was declared over on June 18.

"We received confirmation on July 17 that one resident of Carlingview Manor Long Term Care Home in Ottawa has tested positive for COVID-19," according to a press release&nbsp;from Revera, the company that manages the facility.

Revera said it's working to trace the origin of the new case,&nbsp;and will retest all residents who previously had negative results.

The company said it's also ensuring staff continue to wear personal protective equipment.&nbsp;

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People show support for staff and residents at Ottawa's Carlingview Manor long-term care home. It's a for-profit facility owned by Revera that has experienced 61 deaths due to COVID-19.

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People show support for staff and residents at Ottawa's Carlingview Manor long-term care home, a for-profit facility owned by Revera that has experienced 61 deaths due to COVID-19.

131 residents at Carlingview Manor test positive for COVID-19

As of Tuesday, 131 residents of one long-term care home on Carling Avenue have tested positive for COVID-19, according to an update posted by Revera, the owner of the home. 

Carlingview Manor in Ottawa is run by Revera.  

Carlingview Manor

Glenda Senack, left, her son, Charlie Senack, centre, and her 87-year-old mother, Patricia Oborne, right. 

Glenda and Charlie Senack

"The resident is in isolation on the second floor and is asymptomatic," Revera said. "This is the only floor declared in outbreak. All residents on the second floor are now in isolation and will be served meals in their rooms."

OPH also confirmed only one resident has tested positive so far. There are now six outbreaks at city institutions like long-term care facilities, an increase of two since Friday.

OPH also reported another 19 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 in its Saturday report.

Ontario reports 166 new COVID-19 cases, a number that minister calls a 'slight uptick'

Ontario reported 166 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, a number that Health Minister Christine Elliott called a "slight uptick" compared to the last few days.

Nurses with the William Osler Health System perform COVID-19 testing at a drive-in centre near Etobicoke General Hospital, in Toronto, on April 14, 2020.

COVID-19 drive-through assessment centre, William Osler Health S

The province processed nearly 29,000 tests on Friday.

In total, 2,208 cases have been confirmed in the city since the start of the pandemic. Of those, 1,855 people — or roughly 84 per cent of all cases — are considered recovered.&nbsp;

There are 90 confirmed active cases of COVID-19&nbsp;in the city, an increase of 38 since last Saturday.&nbsp;

No deaths were reported Saturday. It's been over three weeks since health officials have reported a death in Ottawa.&nbsp; Five people remain hospitalized, but no one is in intensive care.&nbsp;

Across the river in western Quebec, there have been 629 confirmed cases of the virus and 33 deaths reported as of 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

A staff member at Ottawa's Carlingview Manor waves to people showing support outside on May 15, 2020. A second outbreak has been declared at the long-term care home.                               

19 new COVID-19 cases in Ottawa, new outbreak at Carlingview Manor

Resident remains in isolation

At least 90 active cases in Ottawa

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