COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Clinton Public Hospital

by Bob Montgomery

The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the Inpatient Unit at its Clinton Public Hospital site.

Outbreak status refers to two or more confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among patients that could have possibly been acquired in the hospital. The unit is now closed to admissions until further notice. HPHA is working in collaboration with Huron Perth Public Health to manage the outbreak. Patients, family and caregivers and team members affected are in the process of being notified and testing of patients is taking place.

Family and caregiver presence on the unit has been modified. Patients may only have one family caregiver/visitor per day with no in-and-out privileges. Family and caregivers will be required to wear personal protective equipment including mask, eye protection, gown and gloves.

Manager of Quality, Patient Safety and Infection Control Erica Jensen says they are aware that COVID-19 is still circulating in the community so it is important to take steps to stay healthy. “Please remember to wash your hands regularly, cough or sneeze into your elbow, and stay home if you're feeling unwell. If you're sick, avoid visiting anyone in the hospital to help protect others.”

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