The number of cases included in the COVID-19 Outbreak on the Medicine Unit of the Stratford General Hospital has increased by one, for a total of three staff affected.
The outbreak was declared on December 3rd after two cases of the virus were identified in staff members. No patients have acquired the virus while in hospital.
Outbreak status refers to two COVID-19 cases within a 14-day period, where both cases could reasonably have been acquired in the hospital.
Affected staff are currently self-isolating at home and will not return to work until their self-isolation period is complete.
“Out of an abundance of caution we have now undertaken prevalence testing in close to 90 staff and physicians, up from the previously 70 reported, since the outbreak started,” says Andrew Williams, President & CEO.
“The hospital remains open for all scheduled clinics, procedures and emergency visits,” adds Williams.
“We urge you not to delay your care during this time. We have many protocols in place to keep ourpatients and team members safe. We also ask that our communities continue to follow public health measures such as handwashing, mask wearing, physical distancing, getting tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19, limiting social interactions and staying home if you are sick.”
HPHA will continue to update the community, as more or changing information occurs.
