A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the Clinton Public Hospital.
The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance says the outbreak was declared in the hospital’s inpatient unit, which is now closed to admissions until further notice.
Outbreak status refers to two or more confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among patients that could have possibly been acquired in the hospital.
Patients, family/caregivers and team members affected are in the process of being notified and testing of patients is taking place.
Patients may only have one family caregiver/visitor per day with no in-and-out privileges.
Family/caregivers will be required to wear personal protective equipment including mask, eye protection, gown and gloves.