Listowel Memorial Hospital. Photo from Google Maps.Listowel Memorial Hospital. Photo from Google Maps.
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COVID-19 outbreak declared in Listowel Hospital

A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on the first floor of the Listowel Memorial Hospital.

In a media release shared by the Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance Friday morning, it asks that anyone who visits the department take precautions.

The first floor includes the complex continuing care unit.

The LWHA has had mandatory masking requirements in place at its hospitals since September 13.

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