Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus, February 1, 2018. Blackburn News file photo.Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus, February 1, 2018. Blackburn News file photo.
Windsor

Cluster of COVID-19 cases being monitored at Windsor Regional

The Windsor Essex County Health Unit is monitoring a cluster of COVID-19 cases at Windsor Regional Hospital- Met Campus.

Within the last week, four staff members on 4N at the Met Campus of Windsor Regional Hospital have tested positive for the virus.  An outbreak has not been declared as a result of these cases.

"The investigation is ongoing and we are working closely with hospital administrators and the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) team to determine the source of transmission and the potential risk to staff and patients," said Medical Officer of Health Dr. Wajid Ahmed in a media release.

At this point, there is no indication of spread from staff to staff, staff to patients, or patients to staff.

Windsor Regional Hospital has tested all staff and patients on the unit and no further cases of COVID-19 have been detected.

Windsor Regional Hospital continues to monitor cases on the floor and is working with staff to ensure proper public health measures are followed.

Read More Local Stories

New military crosswalk rendering. (Image courtesy of the Sarnia Legion Branch 62)

New military crosswalk in Sarnia to be unveiled

As part of a partnership between the Sarnia Legion Branch 62 and City of Sarnia, an unveiling ceremony will be held at the corner of Christina Street and Wellington Street on Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m.

Members of the Sarnia Police Service entering a Tashmoo Avenue residence on June 4, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service)

Two men arrested in Tashmoo Ave. standoff

Sarnia police said the investigation began on May 29 after the victim was allegedly attacked by acquaintances at a residence near Tashmoo Avenue and Christopher Drive at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.