Outbreak in ER at St. Catharines Hospital

Friday, 8 January 2021 04:21

By Tami Jeanneret

Another hospital outbreak has been declared in Niagara.

Niagara Health announcing an outbreak in the Emergency Department at the St. Catharines Hospital.

This after 5 staffers tested positive.

Niagara Health officials say the ER remains safe for residents in need of care.

Officials add Infection Prevention and Control experts are monitoring the situation closely, and have put enhanced infection control measures in place.

Meantime the outbreak on the Brock Unit at GNGH has been declared over.

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Outbreak in ER at St. Catharines Hospital

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