Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) has announced a second COVID-19 outbreak, this time on the medical unit, has been declared in partnership with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
The hospital confirmed yesterday there's an outbreak on the surgical unit, and noted there were cases on the medical unit at that time. This afternoon, the hospital confirmed an outbreak has been declared on the medical unit as well.
Visitor restrictions are in effect for both units. Visitors will only be permitted for palliative and end-of-life patients, for essential caregivers or for visitors with prior approval from the department manager or resource nurse.
Universal masking is mandatory for team members and any permitted visitors.
Visitors are kindly asked to refrain from eating and drinking in patient rooms, although the hospital’s cafeteria remains open for their use.
"We remind all visitors who are feeling unwell to postpone their visit until they have fully recovered. We also encourage everyone to practice diligent hand hygiene by using the sanitizing stations as they enter the hospital and throughout their visit, to help prevent the spread of illness," states a news release from the hospital.
"CGMH appreciates the community’s cooperation and understanding as we continue to take all necessary precautions to protect the health and safety of our patients, staff, and visitors."
