A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Campbellford Memorial Hospital’s inpatient unit and visitation restrictions are in effect.
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit declared the outbreak on Friday afternoon (November 3) following two confirmed cases of hospital transmission, according to a media release from the hospital.
As a result of the outbreak, visitation to the inpatient unit has been restricted, with patients only permitted to have one visitor at a time. Virtual visitation is available and encouraged. Family members can call Caitlyn Payne at 705-653-1140 ext. 2212 to arrange a virtual visit.
The hospital’s services, including the emergency department, remain unaffected. However, the hospital is reminding patients and visitors they must wear a mask at all times within the hospital, and is asking all visitors to self-screen for any respiratory illness symptoms prior to visiting the hospital.
As the situation evolves, the hospital may implement further restrictions.
“Campbellford Memorial Hospital would like to remind the community that COVID-19 cases are increasing throughout the region,” reads the media release. “Following best practices such as physical distancing, wearing a mask in indoor public settings, staying home when you’re feeling unwell and keeping up to date with you COVID-19 vaccinations is essential in slowing the spread within high risk settings like hospitals and long term care homes.”
