Burlington hospital taking precautions after COVID-19 outbreak

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Published March 28, 2022 at 10:06 am

A pair of staff at Joseph Brant Hospital have tested positive for COVID-19.

As a result, an outbreak has been declared on Unit 2 North 600 (2N600). A JBH spokesperson said all appropriate precautions have been taken to ensure the safety of patients, essential care partners (ECPs), staff and physicians.

JBH’s Infection Prevention and Control team and Employee Health Services are ensuring all those who have been impacted will be contacted, monitored and tested as required.

A number of enhanced safety measures are in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The unit remains open to new patient admissions. Essential care partners can enter the unit, adhering to personal protective equipment requirements, including face masks.

JBH said they are monitoring the situation closely and will continue to work to bring a safe end to the outbreak as soon as possible.

Anyone who has questions or concerns can contact a member of the JBH Patient Relations team at 905-632-3737 ext. 4949 or by email [email protected].

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