General visiting to the South Wing inpatient unit at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) Site has been suspended after a unit-specific COVID-19 outbreak was declared in collaboration with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
Testing of patients and staff continues to occur as part of outbreak management protocols, and enhanced cleaning practices are underway to limit spread.
Visitation is limited to one essential caregiver who must wear a surgical mask and follow the additional precautions signage (if posted) outside of the patient’s room for any personal protection equipment requirements, such as a gown, and/or gloves.
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