Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, March 4, 2019. Blackburn News file photo.Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, March 4, 2019. Blackburn News file photo.
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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Hôtel-Dieu Grace facility

Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare is reporting a COVID-19 outbreak within its Dr. Y. Emara Centre for Healthy Aging and Mobility.

The outbreak was declared on Sunday in the centre's 3N unit. According to a statement from the hospital, two staff and three patients have tested positive for COVID-19.

"All outbreak precautions have been implemented on this unit," read the statement.

Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare is also continuing to deal with an outbreak at its Crisis and Mental Wellness Centre. So far, two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. However, hospital officials anticipate that the Crisis and Mental Wellness Centre outbreak will be resolved by Tuesday.

"It is important to note that all services at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, including those at the Crisis and Mental Wellness Centre remain a safe place for our staff, physicians, visitors and community at large," the hospital said in the media statement.

Any updates on the outbreaks will be provided by hospital officials as they become available.

 

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