Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare Tayfour Campus. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare Tayfour Campus. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)
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UPDATE: Hôtel-Dieu Grace Clears Flu Cases

As the influenza outbreak continues at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare in Windsor, two confirmed flu patients have been cleared, while another has been discovered.

The hospital says as of Sunday, a total of five confirmed cases have been recorded. Two of those patients were cleared on Saturday, but a new patient has been diagnosed with influenza. The newest case is located on 3 South.

As well, the number of suspected cases has increased from six to eight over the weekend.

The outbreak still remains in effect for 2 South and 3 North of the Emara Building, and the following visitor restrictions are still being enforced:

Emara Building:

  • Visiting hours 8am to 8pm (which will be strictly enforced for affected units 2S and 3N)
  • No children under the age of 14 will be allowed to visit
  • All visitors will be screened by healthcare professionals upon entrance. Any visitors who are symptomatic will not be allowed in the building
  • All individuals visiting the affected units will be required to wear a mask for the duration of the visit and practice frequent hand sanitizing
  • Exceptions as they relate to the palliative unit will be at the managers discretion on a case by case basis.
Tayfour Building/Toldo Building/Prince Road Entrance:
  • There will be access to these buildings through the main entrance at the Tayfour building. All other entrances will remain closed until further notice
  • All visitors are required to practice hand washing upon entrance
  • All visitors who are experiencing flu like symptoms will be asked to not enter
No restrictions are in place for the Regional Children’s Centre at this time.

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