The outbreak at the North Wing of the Bracebridge Hospital is over.
That from Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) officials, who say 13 patients and seven staff tested positive over the 12-day outbreak.
Visitation to the wing has resumed, but officials say some patients are still positive for COVID-19 or being monitored for exposure and cannot take visitors other than essential caregivers.
“As respiratory illness season is upon is, it’s especially important that visitors and patients wear masks at all times in the hospital to reduce the risk of infection,” says MAHC President and CEO Cheryl Harrison. “A reminder that visitors should always check the visiting status for their loved one at the nursing station or the by phoning the nursing team prior to visiting.”
