Bluewater Health hospital in Sarnia. (Photo by BWH from Facebook)Bluewater Health hospital in Sarnia. (Photo by BWH from Facebook)
Sarnia

COVID-19 outbreak at BWH lifted

A COVID-19 outbreak at Bluewater Health is over.

The Sarnia hospital, in consultation with Lambton Public Health has declared an end to the outbreak in the Cognitively Complex Continuing Care (CCCOG) unit.

Bluewater Health said diligent infection prevention and control measures were key in helping control the outbreak, which was announced on January 2.

"Bluewater Health is grateful for the support of all staff and professional staff, patients and families, and the community during this time," said the hospital in a news release.

There are currently six COVID-19 positive patients at Bluewater Health.

Visitors are asked to refrain from visiting patients at the hospital if you're feeling unwell.

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