An outbreak of COVID-19 at the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) - Stratford General Hospital has been declared over by Huron Perth Public Health.
The outbreak had been declared on the Inpatient Surgery Unit on January 15, 2021 after three staff tested positive.
“Upon declaring the outbreak, immediate precautions were implemented, including enhanced cleaning and prevalence testing in 100 staff and physicians,” says Andrew Williams, President & CEO.
No patients acquired the virus while in hospital.
As there have been no further cases, the Inpatient Surgery Unit has been reopened to admissions and transfers. Family and Caregiver Presence on the Unit has also been restored.
“While this outbreak is over, we can’t stress enough the importance of continuing to follow public health measures and adhering to the province’s Stay-at-Home Order,” adds Williams.
Full guidelines can be found on their website.
