The Huron-Perth Healthcare Alliance has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the surgery unit at Stratford General Hospital.
In a release on January 15th, the HPHA says three cases of the virus were found in staff members, but no patients have contracted the virus yet as a result. The affected staff are all self isolating at home and will do so until their 14 day quarantine is complete and they are asymptomatic. Due to the outbreak, caregiver and family presence on the surgery unit is restricted. The lone exception is for palliative patients.
Stratford General Hospital remains open for all scheduled clinics, procedures and emergency visits and HPHA will continue to update the community as more or new information occurs.
“All outbreak control measures are in place and there has been no transmission to other patient care areas of the hospital,” says Andrew Williams, President & CEO. “We are taking an abundance of caution as we review this situation, are working closely with Huron Perth Public Health and will ensure staff, patients, family members/caregivers and individuals currently scheduled for surgery are kept apprised of all necessary information.”